Senior Data Protection Officer

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global, multinational organisation is seeking a Senior Data Protection Officer to join its London-based team. This senior role requires over 10 years of experience in data protection and privacy, with a strong background in technology and data governance. The candidate will lead the global data protection framework and work closely with senior leadership, ensuring compliant data use amidst emerging technologies. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a strategic partnership role at the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in data protection, privacy, technology, or regulatory advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of global data protection and privacy regulations.
• Experience in technology-led, data-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global data protection, privacy, and data governance framework.
• Advise on AI, automation and emerging technologies, ensuring compliant data use.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy expertise

Technology risk management

Regulatory advisory

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Senior Data Protection Officer/Data, Privacy & Technology Lead

A global, multinational organisation is seeking a Senior Data Protection Officer to join its UK-based global team (London).

This is a senior, strategic role for an experienced privacy leader with a strong technology and data background, operating across complex, international environments. The role sits at the intersection of data protection, technology, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, partnering closely with senior leadership to embed compliant, responsible data use into platforms and business change.

London, flexible hybrid working arrangements.

The Role:

• Lead the global data protection, privacy, and data governance framework
• Embed Privacy by Design and Security by Design across technology platforms, systems, and data use
• Provide senior oversight on DPIAs, TIAs, DSARs, incident response and regulatory engagement
• Advise on AI, automation and emerging technologies, ensuring compliant and ethical use of data
• Partner with technology, data, security and procurement teams on complex data flows and vendor risk
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive and senior stakeholders

Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years’ experience in data protection, privacy, technology, or regulatory advisory roles
• Senior DPO / Head of Privacy / Data & Technology Risk background
• Strong knowledge of global data protection and privacy regulations
• Experience in technology-led, data-intensive environments
• Commercial, pragmatic, and credible at C-suite level

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