Data Protection Officer

Barclay Simpson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-first consumer business in London is seeking a Data Protection Officer to lead their data privacy initiatives as they scale. The role involves working with product and tech teams to innovate responsibly while mentoring a team of data privacy professionals. You'll be instrumental in establishing a strong privacy framework and fostering a culture of privacy-by-design. The package includes a competitive salary of £120-140k, private health, and 31 holidays.

Benefits

Private health

31 holidays

Shares in the company

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership in data protection within a consumer tech environment.
• Experience in developing a privacy framework.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data protection function and team.
• Innovate product offerings with a focus on user privacy.
• Embed a privacy-by-design culture within the organization.

Skills

Data privacy leadership

AI governance

Team leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Job description

Overview

Data Protection Officer — London

• Salary: £120-140k, shares, private health
• Location: London (3 days in office)
• Job type: Permanent
• Sector: Commerce and Industry
• Job reference: MJS 43507

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Would you like to join a profitable, Series B HealthTech scaleup that’s putting privacy and AI at the heart of their product offering?

They’re a tech-first, consumer business that is looking for their first DPO who will lead the business as they enter their next stage of growth. AI products are already integrated into their platform. You’ll lead how they scale this responsibly for customers.

The job

A strategic leadership role, you’ll work with product and tech teams to innovate at speed whilst protecting the rights of the users.

You’ll be known as a great team leader, developing an existing function of DP superstars, mentoring and coaching when needed.

You’ll standout by demonstrating true data privacy and AI governance leadership, bringing non-technical and technical minds with you along the way.

You’ll strengthen the privacy framework and embed a product-led, privacy-by-design culture that supports trust and innovation.

Package includes £120-140k salary, private health, 3 days in London office, 31 holidays, and loads more.

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Matt Smyth

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