Senior Data Protection & Privacy Leader (Hybrid)

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Protection Benefits

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

St. James’s Place in Cirencester is seeking a Senior Data Protection Manager to lead and continually enhance our Data Protection and Privacy Framework, ensuring the highest standards of compliance.

You will report to the Director of Group Data Governance, Protection and Privacy and oversee a team of five specialists, shaping strategy and managing privacy risk across the organisation. You will act as deputy to the Director and be a key contact for complex privacy matters, including DSARs, privacy

Qualifications

• Experience leading data protection and privacy programs.
• Strong knowledge of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience engaging with regulators such as ICO and FCA.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise DSAR processes in line with statutory requirements and service standards.
• Own and develop the Data Protection and Privacy Risk Framework, including policies and processes.
• Define, monitor and report on information risk appetite and governance metrics.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Data Protection and DSAR specialists.
• Manage significant data breaches and privacy incidents, including investigations and regulatory notifications.
• Provide oversight of third-party data protection risks and supplier compliance.
• Lead responses to privacy complaints, including ICO engagements.
• Act as a trusted adviser on complex data protection matters across the business.

Skills

UK GDPR knowledge

Data protection leadership

Regulator relationships

Stakeholder management

DSAR management

Privacy risk management

Education

CIPP/E CIPM CIPT

Job description

St. James’s Place in Cirencester is seeking a Senior Data Protection Manager to lead and continually enhance our Data Protection and Privacy Framework, ensuring the highest standards of compliance.

You will report to the Director of Group Data Governance, Protection and Privacy and oversee a team of five specialists, shaping strategy and managing privacy risk across the organisation. You will act as deputy to the Director and be a key contact for complex privacy matters, including DSARs, privacy