Senior Data Privacy & Protection Leader

BDO UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and business advisory firm in Greater London is seeking a Data Protection Senior Manager to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR and related privacy regulations. The role involves managing data protection procedures, acting as a subject matter expert, and ensuring organisational awareness of data protection matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of data protection legislation and excellent communication skills. This role emphasizes proactive collaboration and continuous professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Agile working opportunities

Career development programs

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR.
• Experience operating key processes to comply with data protection regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and training.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and maintaining accurate records.
• CIPP/E, or similar privacy certifications required.
• Desirable knowledge of implications of privacy in Artificial Intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries.
• Own and operate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) procedures.
• Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other data subject rights.
• Conduct and operate Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) procedures.
• Maintain records of data requests and decisions ensuring traceability.
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.

Job description

A leading accounting and business advisory firm in Greater London is seeking a Data Protection Senior Manager to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR and related privacy regulations. The role involves managing data protection procedures, acting as a subject matter expert, and ensuring organisational awareness of data protection matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of data protection legislation and excellent communication skills. This role emphasizes proactive collaboration and continuous professional development in a supportive environment.