Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the Health-Tech sector is seeking a Head of Data Protection and Data Protection Officer to enhance their data protection team. The new hire will develop frameworks, lead DPIAs, and manage a team while collaborating with stakeholders. Offering a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and a range of benefits, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate data protection expert.

Benefits

£600 benefits offering

Hybrid working model

Free breakfast and lunch in the office

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the healthcare sector, particularly with the NHS.
• Demonstrated ability to develop teams and frameworks in data protection.
• Strong background in working with stakeholders to promote data protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and transform the data protection framework within the company.
• Collaborate with CISO and teams on privacy frameworks and innovation.
• Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and manage data protection functions.

Skills

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Protection Expertise

Job description

Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer, ipswich

Client:

Lawrence Harvey

Location:

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.
• 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