Data Governance Lead - Privacy & AI Compliance

Government Digital Service; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Digital Service seeks a Data Governance Lead (Data Protection) to design privacy controls and lead DPIAs, ensuring compliance across GOV.UK platforms and data analytics. You will collaborate with internal teams and bodies like the ICO to balance innovation with robust data protection.

The role requires proven leadership of data protection teams, strong communication, and risk management in fast‑paced public sector delivery, offering opportunities to shape privacy practice at scale.

Qualifications

• Data protection qualifications or relevant experience.
• Experience leading data protection teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to deliver at pace while meeting deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering Data Protection Excellence across GDS products and services.
• Design and deliver Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy notices.
• Provide training and raise awareness of data protection obligations across GDS staff.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including ICO, to address queries.
• Balance legal requirements with innovative public services delivery.

Skills

Data protection leadership

Privacy by design

DPIAs

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM) or BCS (ISEB) privacy qualifications

Job description

Government Digital Service seeks a Data Governance Lead (Data Protection) to design privacy controls and lead DPIAs, ensuring compliance across GOV.UK platforms and data analytics. You will collaborate with internal teams and bodies like the ICO to balance innovation with robust data protection.

The role requires proven leadership of data protection teams, strong communication, and risk management in fast‑paced public sector delivery, offering opportunities to shape privacy practice at scale.