Data Protection Manager (FTC)

Hiring Manager - Michael Dix

Closing Date - 6th August 2026

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Data Protection Manager on a fixed term basis, to join our Compliance team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with UK Data Protection regulations and emerging AI governance requirements. Reporting to the Senior Compliance Officer and working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll help drive a culture of privacy, compliance, and responsible innovation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decision-making, and helping shape best practice in both data protection and AI governance.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Data Protection Manager, you will:

Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on data protection and AI governance matters across the business

Support and advise teams on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Impact Assessments and vendor risk assessments

Assist with the investigation and management of data incidents and breaches

Take ownership of Data Subject Rights Requests (DSRs), ensuring regulatory deadlines are met

Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), including new and AI-related processing activities

Develop, review and enhance data protection and AI governance policies, procedures and guidance

Review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and assess privacy and AI-related risks during procurement activities

Design and deliver engaging training and awareness programmes across the organisation

Support customer audits, due diligence questionnaires and assurance activities

Manage and enhance the privacy programme management platform, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

About You

You will have a minimum of two years' hands-on operational experience in data protection

A strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR

Experience supporting DPIAs, risk assessments and privacy governance programmes

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

The ability to interpret legislation and apply practical solutions within a commercial environment

A professional data protection qualification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS Data Protection Certificate or PDP Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection is highly desirable