Data Protection Manager

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Areas | GDPR Compliance, Policy Development, Risk Management

Based | Home-based (UK) with occasional travel

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.

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

This is a full-time, remote-first role with the opportunity to make a strategic and lasting impact.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  General Business, Legal, and Management
• Industries Non-profit Organizations and Education Administration Programs

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