Remote Privacy Programme Lead

Fresher Jobs Hub; Beith; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresher Jobs Hub is seeking a Data Protection Officer to oversee privacy programmes, governance, and compliance across the organisation in the UK context.

The role involves developing privacy frameworks, conducting DPIAs, monitoring GDPR compliance, advising business teams, and coordinating privacy initiatives.

The candidate should translate legal and technical requirements into practical business practices, promoting accountability and transparent data handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (law, business, IT, CS, cybersecurity).
• Postgraduate qualification in data protection is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CISA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the privacy programme aligned to regulatory obligations.
• Establish privacy policies and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Manage data subject rights processes and responses.
• Lead privacy incident response and reporting.
• Oversee vendor privacy assessments and data processing agreements.
• Deliver privacy training and awareness programs.
• Provide governance updates to senior management.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy governance

Risk management

Programme coordination

DPIA

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Vendor privacy

Incident response

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in data protection (advantage)

Tools

GRC platforms

Data discovery tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fresher Jobs Hub is seeking a Data Protection Officer to oversee privacy programmes, governance, and compliance across the organisation in the UK context.

The role involves developing privacy frameworks, conducting DPIAs, monitoring GDPR compliance, advising business teams, and coordinating privacy initiatives.

The candidate should translate legal and technical requirements into practical business practices, promoting accountability and transparent data handling.