Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Health-Tech space is seeking a Head of Data Protection and Data Protection Officer. This brand-new position will involve transforming the data protection framework while managing a small team. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in the healthcare sector, particularly within the NHS, and have strong team management skills. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous offering in shares

£600 benefits offering

Working Abroad Policy

Free breakfast and lunch in the office

Fast growing business

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the healthcare sector, particularly with the NHS.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Passionate about healthcare and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and transform the data protection framework internally.
• Work closely with the CISO, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Lead on DPIAs and complex elements of development.

Skills

Data Protection

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Healthcare Sector Knowledge

AI Strategy

Job description

Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer, chester

Client:

Lawrence Harvey

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Lawrence Harvey is delighted to be exclusively partnering with one of the most exciting companies in the Health-Tech space. They are leading in the software development space for healthcare, and looking to transform their Data Protection team with this brand-new position of Head of Data Protection and Data Protection Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and transform the data protection framework internally,
• Working closely with the CISO, Product and Engineering teams to develop the privacy frameworks.
• Leverage and assist the key stakeholders in the business on AI and AI strategy.
• Lead on DPIAs and other complex elements of the development.
• Enable innovation in the existing privacy program
• Manage and upskill the existing small team.
• Experienced with total oversight/end-to-end management of a data protection function.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience with the healthcare sector, especially within the NHS. Whether this is currently or in your recent background, ideally as a Head of or DPO.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Confident in working with internal and external stakeholders to promote data protection and the business.
• Passionate about the healthcare/health-tech industry and data protection.
• 3 days a week in their Central London office.

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• Salary between £100,000-£120,000 + £generous offering in shares.
• A Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office and 2 at home.
• Benefits Offering of £600 to use how you please.
• Working Abroad Policy
• Free breakfast and lunch in the office
• Fast growing and developing business.

Overall, it's an excellent time to join a business who is passionate about trust and development, with a lovely set of benefits in a brand-new position.

Candidates without healthcare/pharma/health-tech experience will not be considered at this time.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom