Data Governance Lead - GDPR & Data Protection

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life assurance

Job summary

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is seeking a Data Governance Lead to guide how we manage data responsibly across the charity. You will shape governance practices and support colleagues in data handling.

In this role you will lead day-to-day governance, ensure GDPR compliance, perform DPIAs, and help safeguard information assets across CHSS. A collaborative, practical approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data governance and privacy programmes.
• Ability to translate complex data protection requirements into practical guidance.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data governance and data protection activities.
• Ensure UK GDPR compliance and manage DPIAs.
• Provide clear, practical advice on data protection to staff.
• Collaborate with the external Data Protection Officer and IT teams.

Skills

Data governance

UK GDPR

DPIAs

Data protection

Data quality

AI governance

Stakeholder advice

Job description

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is seeking a Data Governance Lead to guide how we manage data responsibly across the charity. You will shape governance practices and support colleagues in data handling.

In this role you will lead day-to-day governance, ensure GDPR compliance, perform DPIAs, and help safeguard information assets across CHSS. A collaborative, practical approach is essential.