Data Privacy Manager

MBN Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Twice yearly bonus

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Data Privacy Manager in Glasgow. You will protect personal data and ensure compliance with data protection laws in a commercial retail context. Key skills include advising on personal data processing and knowledge of Data Protection legislations. This is a mid-senior level, full-time role with a hybrid work model offering a competitive salary of £65K - £75K per annum plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in advising on personal data processing activities.
• Strong working knowledge of Data Protection legislations.
• Experience with privacy impact assessments and Records of Processing Activities.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in protecting personal data.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for data owners.

Skills

Advising on personal data processing

Strong knowledge of Data Protection legislations

Experience with PIAs and DPIAs

Leadership and influence skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

This range is provided by MBN Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

£65K - £75K per annum + twice yearly bonus + other benefits including private healthcare

Managing Director at MBN Solutions | We place top tier Data & AI talent using Retained, Contingent & Contract solutions globally

Data Privacy Manager

Glasgow (hybrid 2 days onsite)

Reporting to a forward thinking and well respected CISO you will take on this senior role within the Data Protection team of a large and complex commercial retail business.

Experience gained within a commercial retail environment would be preferred.

The Job:

• Play a vital role in protecting personal data while helping to provide an excellent service and commercial offering to customers
• Work closely with colleagues across various functions as well as suppliers, to ensure we follow the applicable laws and regulations
• Working alongside cyber security colleagues make sure relevant data protection controls are in place and effective
• Be an advocate of privacy and data protection in the business
• Liaise with data owners and champions across the business
• Leading the team on the triage of privacy governance and compliance-related matters
• Develop and deliver targeted training programmes for data owners and champions
• Oversee the correctness and completeness of our records of data processing activities
• Oversee enforcement of data processing controls in the group.

The Person:

• Strong background in advising on personal data processing activities at a commercial B2C and/or B2B organisation and handling the personal data of customers or consumers
• Strong working knowledge of the Data Protection legislations including Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 as well as PECR and their implication on retail business
• Experience with privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs)
• Working knowledge of key international data transfer laws
• Leadership and influence skills (prior managerial experience is not required provided these skills can be evidenced)
• Excellent people and communication skills and an ability to explain complex requirements in understandable terms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Coaching skills
• The ability to use your initiative and take a hands-on approach • Relevant level of understanding of digital technologies
• CIPP/E and CIPM are desirable but not required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Retail