Data Protection Manager

Morgan Law; Kings Langley; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a charity in Watford as a Data Protection Manager to lead compliance initiatives and promote best practices. This permanent role offers a salary of £52,000 per annum, flexibility with home-based options and some travel across the UK. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience in data protection law, along with proven expertise in UK regulations. The position promises a generous pension contribution and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPP/E preferred certification.
• Proven experience applying UK & EU data protection laws.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead data protection initiatives ensuring compliance with UK GDPR.
• Support legal and compliance checks across the organization.
• Assess new legislation and make recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge in data protection

Compliance

Privacy governance

Ability to influence stakeholders

Excellent organisation

Multitasking

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in relevant field

Job description

Work for a charity in Watford as a permanent Data Protection Manager ( 52,000 per annum, flexible working, home based with some UK wide travel).

Role Purpose

• To lead the ECITB's data protection initiatives and ensure compliance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant legislation. To work proactively as the organisation's subject matter expert, promoting best practice and developing policies and procedures to support this.
• To assess new legislation or other regulatory changes and make recommendations as necessary to ensure that risks are mitigated as well as ongoing compliance.
• As part of a small team, to support the smooth running of legal and compliance checks, and provide a responsive, high-quality service to colleagues across the organisation.

What we look for

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (CIPP/E preferred).
• Proven experience in applying UK & EU data protection laws (GDPR, DPA 2018).
• Knowledge in data protection, compliance, or privacy governance.
• Familiarity with privacy tools, data governance, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrable experience implementing compliance programs & Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of DPA, GDPR, PECR, and emerging privacy laws.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive compliance initiatives.
• Excellent organisation & multitasking, managing multiple deadlines.

What we offer

• Permanent.
• Up to 52,000 and Car Allowance 7,965 (depending on experience).
• 37.5 hours per week; flexible working opportunities available.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Full-time, home based with some UK-wide travel.