Data Protection Manager

CDW LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Protection professional to lead privacy initiatives across EMEA. This role involves collaborating with various functions to ensure compliance while fostering business growth. You will be responsible for managing Data Subject Access Requests and conducting risk assessments, making data protection engaging and actionable. Join a dynamic team that values trust and collaboration, and help shape the future of data privacy in a global context. If you are passionate about making a difference in data protection, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data protection compliance within a global organization.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on data protection for UK&I teams.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) ensuring compliance.

Skills

Data Protection Compliance

Risk Assessments

GDPR Knowledge

Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Compliance Management Systems

Job description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

CDW is seeking an experienced Data Protection professional to provide expert guidance and practical, business-minded advice in support of our global data protection program. Reporting to the Global Head of Data Privacy (U.S.), you’ll play a key role in driving privacy initiatives across EMEA and selected regions in Asia, ensuring compliance while enabling business growth.

This role operates in a matrixed global team, requiring strong collaboration and influence across multiple business functions. Success in this role means not only ensuring compliance but also making data protection engaging, relevant, and actionable.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on data protection matters for UK&I teams, aligning with the Global Data Privacy team to develop and review compliance-related policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, IT, Information Security, Legal, and Procurement to provide practical, business-focused guidance that resonates across different functions.
• Support the development and implementation of global data privacy strategies, working closely with risk and assurance teams.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), advising stakeholders on risks and guiding mitigation efforts.
• Conduct Legitimate Interest assessments where necessary.
• Champion Privacy by Design, establishing processes and best practices that are easy to adopt.
• Develop and deliver regional training programs, translating complex regulations into clear, compelling content.
• Assess vendor privacy compliance, collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Serve as the go-to data protection resource for EMEA, assisting in compliance queries and incident response.
• Work closely with local Data Protection Officers to provide expert support.
• Influence and educate stakeholders at all levels, making privacy an integral and engaging part of business operations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing data protection compliance in a global organization.
• Expertise in risk assessments, data processing inventories, and data handling best practices.
• Strong knowledge of global data protection laws, including GDPR and UK data protection regulations, as well as industry standards (e.g., ISO frameworks).
• Ability to work autonomously, identify issues, and provide clear, practical, and commercially focused guidance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic and tactical priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience facilitating workshops and training sessions that engage and influence stakeholders.
• A team player who takes ownership and thrives in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Ability to make privacy engaging and relevant to non-experts, influencing and educating stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities and deadlines.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Strong organizational and project management abilities, capable of working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with technology-based compliance systems.
• Data Protection certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.