AI Governance / Data Protection Consultant

Birmingham - Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office) Competitive salary + benefits

We’re looking for an experienced AI Governance / Data Protection Consultant to join a growing team and support a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on privacy operations with client-facing consultancy , helping organisations navigate complex data protection challenges in a practical and commercially focused way.

What you’ll be doing Acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for clients on all data protection matters Supporting and delivering privacy programmes , including DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs, and data mapping Identifying and managing data protection and cyber risks Providing pragmatic advice on UK GDPR and international privacy regulations Supporting data breach response and regulatory compliance (including ICO engagement) Developing and implementing policies, governance frameworks, and privacy controls Delivering training and awareness sessions to stakeholders Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership

What we’re looking for ~5+ years’ experience in data protection / privacy roles Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR (and ideally EU/international frameworks) Hands-on experience with: DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs Data mapping & asset registers Supplier risk assessments & contracts Incident/breach management & DSARs IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent) Comfortable working with clients and senior stakeholders Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

Why apply? Be part of a collaborative, specialist data protection team Exposure to cutting-edge topics including AI and privacy tech