Interim Data Protection Manager

Interim Data Protection Manager

Interim Contract | Hybrid Working | Approx. 2 Days Office-Based Per Week

An experienced Data Protection Manager is required to support a busy privacy function during a period of increased demand. Initially offered on a 6-month temporary contract, this role will provide hands-on support across data protection, information governance and AI governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day privacy and information governance matters.
• Lead and coordinate subject access requests and other individual rights requests.
• Support DPIAs, privacy risk assessments and privacy-by-design activities.
• Manage personal data breaches and information governance incidents.
• Maintain privacy documentation, records and compliance reporting.
• Support AI governance and wider information governance initiatives.
• Deliver practical advice, guidance and awareness training to stakeholders.
• Support Freedom of Information compliance activity.

About You

You'll bring:

• Several years' experience within an in-house Data Protection or Privacy function.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK GDPR.
• Experience handling privacy matters within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of PECR and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to translate complex privacy issues into clear, pragmatic business advice.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the confidence to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience within an international organisation.
• Exposure to AI governance.
• Experience improving privacy processes, DPIAs, risk assessments or governance frameworks.
• Experience with privacy automation initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an evolving privacy team and contribute to key areas including data protection, AI governance and information governance while making an immediate impact.

Apply to today with your CV and/or contact Molly Goddard at Reed (Norwich) to find out more.