Privacy and AI Specialist – 3-6 months

Barclay Simpson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced privacy professional to establish and lead a high-growth SaaS scaleup's data privacy function. You will develop the company's first AI guidance policies, implement a comprehensive data privacy framework, and ensure GDPR compliance. Ideally, candidates should have no notice periods, ready to make an immediate impact in this hybrid position paying £550-650 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading data privacy functions.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and relevant legislation.
• Expertise in data protection across various business functions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the data privacy function.
• Implement the data privacy framework across all business functions.
• Lead on privacy risk assessments and data mapping.
• Review and negotiate data protection provisions.

Skills

Data privacy

GDPR compliance

AI guidance policies

Risk assessments

Contract negotiation

Job description

Outside IR35

London | Hybrid

£550-650 per day

Are you an experienced privacy professional and AI expert looking to lead a high growth SaaS scaleup?

This is an urgent hire and you’ll work with the external Privacy Director to and advise the business ahead of a key Q3 product launch.

You’ll get to…

• Establish and lead the company’s data privacy function.
• Develop the businesses first AI guidance policies.
• Implement and manage the company’s data privacy framework across all business functions.
• Ensure data protection requirements are integrated into projects, working closely with product, tech, finance, and commercial teams.
• Lead on privacy risk assessments, transfer risk assessments, and data mapping.
• Review and negotiate data protection provisions in supplier contracts.
• Develop and deliver training to embed a strong privacy culture.

You’d have all the normal Data Privacy responsibilities, including GDPR compliance, policy updates, and providing expert privacy advice across the business.

Candidates with no notice periods are preferred.

If you’re ready to make an impact, let’s talk.