Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer

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

Job summary

A leading health-tech company in Woking is seeking a Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer to enhance their data protection framework. The role requires extensive healthcare experience, particularly within the NHS, and involves managing a team while promoting data protection innovation. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various benefits.

Benefits

£600 flexible allowance

Working abroad policy

Free breakfast and lunch

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare and data protection management.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Ability to promote data protection.

Responsibilities

• Transform the data protection framework and manage the existing team.
• Collaborate with CISO and teams to enhance privacy frameworks.
• Oversee end-to-end data protection management.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Protection Management

Team Development

AI Strategy Assistance

Healthcare Knowledge

Job description

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Head of Data Protection & Data Protection Officer, Woking

Client: Lawrence Harvey

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 software development for healthcare and are looking to transform their Data Protection team with this new position of Head of Data Protection and Data Protection Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and transform the data protection framework internally.
• Work closely with the CISO, Product, and Engineering teams to develop privacy frameworks.
• Leverage and assist key stakeholders in AI strategy.
• Lead DPIAs and other complex development elements.
• Enable innovation within the privacy program.
• Manage and upskill the existing team.
• Oversee end-to-end data protection management.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in healthcare, especially within the NHS, ideally as a Head of or DPO.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Confident working with stakeholders to promote data protection.
• Passionate about healthcare/health-tech and data protection.
• Availability to work 3 days a week in Central London.
• Salary: £100,000-£120,000 + shares.
• Hybrid model: 3 days in-office, 2 remote.
• Benefits: £600 flexible allowance, working abroad policy, free breakfast and lunch.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing company passionate about trust and development. Note: Candidates without healthcare/pharma/health-tech experience will not be considered.