AI Governance / DP Consultant

4Square Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

4Square Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced AI Governance / Data Protection Consultant to support a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors. The role blends hands-on privacy operations with client-facing consultancy in a UK hybrid setup.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor for data protection matters, deliver DPIAs and data mapping, and work with senior stakeholders to implement governance frameworks and privacy controls. This is an engaging, commercially-focused opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in data protection / privacy roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR (and EU/international frameworks).
• Hands-on experience with: DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs.
• Data mapping & asset registers.
• Supplier risk assessments & contracts.
• Incident/breach management & DSARs.
• IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent).
• Comfortable working with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and main contact for clients on data protection matters.
• Deliver privacy programmes, including DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs, and data mapping.
• Identify and manage data protection and cyber risks.
• Provide pragmatic guidance on UK GDPR and international privacy rules.
• Support data breach response and regulatory compliance (ICO).
• Develop and implement policies, governance frameworks, and privacy controls.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership.

Skills

DPIAs

LIAs

RoPAs

Privacy programs

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Organisation

Job description

AI Governance / Data Protection Consultant

UK - Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office)

Competitive salary + benefits

We’re looking for an experienced AI Governance / Data Protection Consultant to join a growing team and support a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on privacy operations with client‑facing consultancy, helping organisations navigate complex data protection challenges in a practical and commercially focused way.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for clients on all data protection matters
• Supporting and delivering privacy programmes, including DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs, and data mapping
• Identifying and managing data protection and cyber risks
• Providing pragmatic advice on UK GDPR and international privacy regulations
• Supporting data breach response and regulatory compliance (including ICO engagement)
• Developing and implementing policies, governance frameworks, and privacy controls
• Delivering training and awareness sessions to stakeholders
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership

What we’re looking for

• ~5+ years’ experience in data protection / privacy roles
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR (and ideally EU/international frameworks)
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • DPIAs, LIAs, RoPAs
  • Data mapping & asset registers
  • Supplier risk assessments & contracts
  • Incident/breach management & DSARs
• IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent)
• Comfortable working with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach

Why apply?

• Be part of a collaborative, specialist data protection team
• Exposure to cutting‑edge topics including AI and privacy tech