About the role

  • Data Protection Manager ensuring compliance with UK GDPR for health research charity. Working with Legal, Compliance, and Ethics functions to monitor data protection compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Advise the business on compliance with UK GDPR and relevant data protection legislation, including interpretation and practical application.
  • Support and monitor the organisation’s data protection programme, embedding data protection by design and default across projects, systems and processes (e.g. DPIAs, LIAs, SOPs).
  • Work with internal teams and third parties to review data processing activities, contracts and international data transfers, under the guidance of the DPO.
  • Maintain data protection governance, including records of processing, retention schedules, breach/incident management and responses to data subject requests.
  • Support audits, reporting and ongoing monitoring of compliance with data protection laws, policies and IT controls.
  • Deliver training and raise awareness of data protection and information security across the organisation.
  • Act as a key point of contact for data protection queries, public complaints and the DPO inbox, and deputise for the DPO when required.

Requirements

  • Ideally the successful candidate will have practical experience working with UK and/or EU data protection laws, ideally in a compliance, legal, audit or risk role with organisation-wide privacy responsibilities.
  • Experience implementing and assessing data protection policies, procedures and frameworks, including embedding privacy by design and by default.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments; experience in regulated sectors and/or the charitable or life sciences sector is desirable.
  • Strong project, change and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • A recognised data protection/privacy certification (e.g. CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB) or willingness to obtain one shortly after joining is advantageous.

Benefits

  • From £50,000 per annum basic salary.
  • Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
  • 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
  • Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
  • £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
  • Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
  • A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.

Job title

Data Protection Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£50,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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