Global Data Privacy Manager (This role can be based anywhere in the UK)

Interpath Advisory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Global Data Privacy Office Manager based in Manchester. This role involves overseeing the implementation of the data privacy program, ensuring compliance with global regulations, and managing cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in data privacy, strong project management skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to enhance privacy governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, etc.).
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the global data privacy program and policy development.
• Maintain privacy framework compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with regional privacy leads for consistency across jurisdictions.

Skills

Experience in data privacy

Knowledge of global privacy laws

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPP/E, CIPM, or FIP certifications

Job description

Overview

The Global Data Privacy Office Manager will support the Data Protection Officer ("DPO"), providing oversight of the Global Data Privacy Office and responsibility for operationalising the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's global data privacy and protection program. This includes ensuring compliance with international data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, etc.), managing privacy risk, and fostering a culture of privacy across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with the global data privacy program, including development of policies and training, and initiatives to raise awareness.
• Maintain and update the organisation's privacy framework, ensuring alignment with evolving regulations.
• Liaise with regional privacy leads to ensure consistent implementation across jurisdictions.
• Incident management: support the investigation and response to data breaches and privacy incidents, providing an initial assessment for discussion/review with the DPO.
• Work with wider team members to implement any agreed remediation plans where required.
• Compliance & Risk: monitor compliance with global data protection laws and internal policies.
• Prepare privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new suppliers, contractors and new service lines.
• Manage records of processing activities (RoPA) and data subject rights requests.
• Governance & Reporting: develop and maintain privacy metrics and dashboards for executive reporting.
• Carry out internal audits and support external audits related to data privacy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: support collaboration with Legal, IT Security, HR, Marketing, and other departments to embed privacy into business processes.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of global privacy laws (GDPR, etc.).
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and global programs.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or FIP are desirable.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Expectations

Notable qualifications include strong knowledge of global privacy laws, experience with cross-functional teams, and relevant professional certifications. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to privacy governance.