Privacy Data Protection Lead

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

Job summary

A consulting firm is currently seeking a Privacy Data Protection Lead with a strong background in public sector data protection. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and relevant IAPP certifications. The role involves supporting digital delivery teams, applying privacy by design principles, and communicating effectively across stakeholders. Active SC clearance is a plus. This position offers GBP675 outside IR35, with a flexible location in London, Bristol, or Manchester.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in data protection/privacy.
• Strong background in public sector or government.
• Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide privacy guidance for digital delivery teams.
• Apply privacy by design principles across project delivery.
• Enable delivery while maintaining high privacy standards.

Skills

Privacy by Design

Data protection/privacy experience

AI experience

Communication skills

Supporting digital delivery

Education

IAPP Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT

Job description

We are currently seeking a Privacy Data Protection Lead to work with our public sector client

Length: until the end of the financial year with scope for extensions

GBP675 outside IR35

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester – every other week attendance 1 day

The ideal candidates will have a proven Privacy Data Protection Lead background within public sector/Government with the below skills and experience, candidates holding active SC clearance will be highly advantageous

• IAPP Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT plus practitioner certificates
• 10+ years experience in data protection/privacy (experience valued over qualifications)
• AI Experience: Highly desirable OR strong digital delivery background with AI passion
• Privacy by Design: Deep expertise in privacy design principles
• Supporting digital delivery teams with privacy guidance, especially on AI projects
• Applying privacy by design principles across delivery
• Communicating effectively across technical/non–technical stakeholders at all levels
• Enabling delivery while maintaining privacy standards
• A privacy expert who combines technical depth with an enabling mindset. You must help teams solve problems, notcreate barriers. AI experience highly valued, but strong digital delivery background with AI interest is acceptable.