🛡️ Role | Data Protection Manager
🎯 Areas | GDPR Compliance, Policy Development, Risk Management
đź“Ť Based | Home-based (UK) with occasional travel
đź’° Offer | ÂŁ52,000 (dependant on experience)
Hi đź‘‹
We’re working with a nationally recognised non-profit organisation that’s hiring a Data Protection Manager to lead on all things data compliance. If you’re passionate about privacy and ready to shape the data protection landscape of a purposeful organisation, this could be the perfect next step.
You’ll be the go-to expert on data protection, overseeing compliance with UK GDPR and DPA 2018, advising on risk, and ensuring the organisation’s policies, procedures, and practices remain top-tier.
đź’Ą As the Data Protection Manager, you will:
* Own and maintain organisation-wide data protection policies and frameworks
* Provide expert advice on individual rights, breaches, sharing, and DPIAs
* Lead internal audits and ensure cross-team collaboration on data compliance
* Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes to promote a privacy-first culture
* Monitor evolving legislation, case law, and industry best practice
* Support new and ongoing projects with strong data protection governance
* Partner with IT and Legal to drive risk mitigation and continuous improvement
💥 What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years’ experience applying data protection laws in complex environments
* In-depth understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR and related compliance frameworks
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisation-wide accountability
* Strong communication and policy-writing skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
* Relevant qualifications (CIPP/E or similar strongly preferred)
* Familiarity with privacy tools, DPIAs, and internal audit practices
* Previous experience in the education, non-profit or public sector is a plus
đź“ť This is a full-time, remote-first role with the opportunity to make a strategic and lasting impact.