Data Protection Officer

Role: Data Protection Officer
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Summary

We are looking to hire a Data Protection Officer who will lead the organisation's data protection, privacy, and information governance compliance across all business areas.

This role will act as the subject matter expert for UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring robust governance frameworks, effective risk management, and continuous improvement in compliance maturity.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, IT, HR, Procurement, and Risk, the Data Protection Officer will provide pragmatic, business-focused guidance while maintaining strong regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead authority for UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI and EIR compliance.

• Manage Subject Access Requests, data breaches, and ICO engagement.

• Lead DPIAs, RoPAs, LIAs, and privacy risk assessments.

• Develop, maintain, and oversee data protection policies and guidance.

• Deliver training and awareness sessions across the organisation.

• Advise on data sharing, international transfers, SCCs, and IDTAs.

• Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance reporting.

• Work with procurement and suppliers to ensure third-party compliance.

• Monitor performance through reporting and continuous improvement activity

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams.

• Provide clear, practical advice on privacy and data risk.

• Represent the organisation in regulatory and audit discussions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Data Protection Officer or senior privacy role.

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI, and EIR.

• Hands-on experience managing SARs, breaches, and DPIAs.

• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

• Strong policy writing and training delivery skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Desirable

• Public sector or regulated environment experience.

• ISO 27001 or information security alignment.

• Use of OneTrust or similar governance platforms.

• Professional data protection or audit qualification.

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