Data Protection Lead – GDPR Strategy & Privacy Tools

Academic Key; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Octopus Energy Group is seeking a Data Protection Manager in London to lead UK GDPR compliance and related privacy initiatives. You will work closely with the DPO and the existing DP Manager to embed policies, run DPIAs, and shape the technical landscape for data protection across product and business teams.

You will champion privacy by design, deliver training, and monitor evolving regulations while coordinating with cross-functional teams to safeguard customer data and support rapid business

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Experience collaborating with software/product teams on privacy
• Ability to explain complex DP concepts clearly
• Familiarity with modern tooling and privacy training

Responsibilities

• Develop data protection strategy, policies, frameworks and tools.
• Advise on privacy matters across teams from software to marketing.
• Maintain records and DPIAs, RoPA, LIAs.
• Own end-to-end Subject Rights Management including SARs.
• Manage breaches and coordinate with the ICO.
• Support data protection considerations in third-party contracts and vendor due diligence.

Skills

Data protection

DPO coordination

Clear communication

Tech-savvy

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Octopus Energy Group is seeking a Data Protection Manager in London to lead UK GDPR compliance and related privacy initiatives. You will work closely with the DPO and the existing DP Manager to embed policies, run DPIAs, and shape the technical landscape for data protection across product and business teams.

You will champion privacy by design, deliver training, and monitor evolving regulations while coordinating with cross-functional teams to safeguard customer data and support rapid business