Senior Privacy & Data Governance Lead (Hybrid)

Regent's University London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Beautiful campus in Regent's Park

Free tea/coffee and flexible working

Group personal pension scheme 7% min

Loans up to £10,000

Benenden medical cover

Employee discount service

£7 daily catering allowance when on‑s/

Blended/Hybrid working

Job summary

Regent's University London seeks a Senior Manager, Information Governance & Compliance to lead data protection and governance initiatives across the University. You will drive a mature privacy framework, balancing innovation with compliance, and provide expert guidance on UK GDPR, AI governance, and regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates will have DPO experience and the ability to present risk reports, manage breaches, and influence stakeholders while working in a hybrid model requiring

Qualifications

• Experience leading data protection and privacy governance programs.
• Background as DPO, Deputy DPO or senior privacy adviser.
• Ability to present risk and assurance reports and manage complex data breaches/regulatory investigations.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of a mature, risk-based privacy framework while enabling innovation.
• Provide expert leadership on UK GDPR, information governance, AI governance, privacy risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a senior privacy adviser and influence at all levels within the University.

Job description

Regent's University London seeks a Senior Manager, Information Governance & Compliance to lead data protection and governance initiatives across the University. You will drive a mature privacy framework, balancing innovation with compliance, and provide expert guidance on UK GDPR, AI governance, and regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates will have DPO experience and the ability to present risk reports, manage breaches, and influence stakeholders while working in a hybrid model requiring