Data Governance & Compliance Officer

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work-life balance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Birmingham is partnering with a well-known in-house organisation to appoint a Data Governance & Compliance Officer (DPO). This high-visibility role owns the data protection framework and engages with senior stakeholders to drive governance, privacy and regulatory compliance.

You will lead DPIAs, DSARs, LIAs, DPIAs; manage data processing agreements; interact with ICO; deliver training; and help shape a mature data protection culture in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in data protection, compliance, legal, audit or risk roles.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act requirements and ICO guidance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for data privacy and governance matters.
• Lead data protection audits across the business and third-party suppliers.
• Maintain and enhance the data governance framework.
• Advise senior leaders on privacy, risk and compliance issues.
• Manage DPIAs and LIAs.
• Support responses to DSARs and FOI requests.
• Review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements with suppliers.
• Liaise with the ICO on regulatory matters.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes on data protection.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Data protection

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Audits

Education

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection

Job description

West Midlands | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Permanent, full time position

LHH are excited to be partnering with a well known in-house organisation in Birmingham, to help them secure a data protection and compliance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a large, customer-focused organisation.

We're partnering with a respected and well-established business that is seeking a Data Governance & Compliance Officer to take ownership of its data protection framework and serve as the organisation's statutory Data Protection Officer (DPO).

This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, legal, compliance and information security teams to drive best practice across data governance, privacy and compliance.

The Opportunity

As the organisation's subject matter expert for data protection, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for all data privacy and governance matters
• Lead data protection audits across the business and third-party suppliers
• Maintain and enhance the organisation's data governance framework
• Advise senior leaders on privacy, risk and compliance issues
• Manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs)
• Support responses to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Freedom of Information requests
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements with suppliers
• Liaise directly with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) on regulatory matters
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to promote a strong culture of data protection
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with UK data protection legislation

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• At least 2 years' experience in a data protection, compliance, legal, audit or risk-based role
• Experience operating within a customer-focused or B2C environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act requirements and ICO guidance
• Experience conducting DPIAs and handling DSARs and FOI requests
• Experience engaging directly with the ICO on registrations, complaints or investigations
• Experience reviewing and negotiating Data Processing Agreements
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the business
• A recognised data protection qualification such as:
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection

Why Apply?

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Influence data governance strategy across a complex organisation
• Work closely with senior leadership teams
• Drive meaningful compliance improvements
• Build and enhance a mature data protection culture
• Join a collaborative and supportive environment with hybrid working flexibility

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.