Data Protection Manager

Head Resourcing; Glasgow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Data Privacy Manager to work in Glasgow. This role is hybrid with two days on-site and will focus on maximizing data value and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in data management, understanding of GDPR, and excellent communication skills. The position offers an excellent salary and bonus for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on data privacy leadership across the organization.
• Assess the client's business to identify privacy requirements.
• Design and deploy appropriate data privacy solutions.
• Shape and maintain policies for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong background in data management

Deep understanding of data privacy

Good knowledge of GDPR

Knowledge of PECR

CIPP/E or working towards certification

DPA 2018 knowledge

Excellent people and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Head Resourcing is looking for a Data Privacy Manager to join one of Scotland’s biggest success stories. This role will be worked on a hybrid basis in Glasgow (2 days per week on site) and will play a vital role in maximising the value of data across the organisation.

Our client is seeking a hands-on Data Privacy Manager to work across the organisation, influencing the business, and coaching and mentoring colleagues. The successful candidate will come from a commercial organisation of substantial size and be comfortable assessing the client’s business and knowing what needs to be addressed. You’ll be expected to drive these outcomes, designing and deploying the most appropriate solution for the business context and shaping policies and processes to ensure they remain relevant and compliant.

Excellent salary and bonus for the right candidate.

Glasgow – 2 days per week

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on data privacy leadership across the organisation, influencing the business and coaching colleagues.
• Assess the client’s business to identify privacy requirements and address gaps.
• Design and deploy appropriate data privacy solutions tailored to the business context.
• Shape and maintain policies and processes to ensure ongoing relevance, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Essential skills

• Strong background in data management
• Deep understanding of data privacy
• Good knowledge of GDPR and privacy management system requirements, processes, and solutions
• Knowledge of PECR
• CIPP/E or working towards one
• DPA 2018 knowledge
• Excellent people and communication skills and an ability to explain complex requirements in understandable terms

Qualifications & Requirements

• Mid-Senior level experience

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services

Diversity and inclusion

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. We welcome enquiries and applications from everyone and will discuss any workplace adjustments needed to support you through the recruitment process.

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