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# Compliance and Data Protection Manager (Edgewing)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Warton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,498.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Sharing, Data Processing
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2dbbdda24e13e36d

## About the Role

* Extensive experience advising on data protection and privacy compliance, with knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and wider GDPR frameworks
 * Experience operating in an in-house Data Protection, Compliance or Legal environment
 * Understanding of data protection governance, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
 * Experience interpreting legal and regulatory requirements and providing practical, risk-based advice to stakeholders
 * Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders, external legal advisers and industry partners
 * Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex data protection issues to a range of audiences

## Description

As a Compliance Data and Protection Manager, you'll support the Head of Compliance & Ethics in ensuring the organisation meets its data protection obligations across a complex international environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll provide expert advice on privacy matters, help assess and manage data protection risks, and support the development of a positive culture of compliance across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Edgewing at an early stage of its journey, where you'll play a key role in shaping data protection practices and governance frameworks that support the delivery of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

Core duties:

 * Monitor and assess data protection compliance across the organisation, helping to ensure adherence to applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies
 * Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and related privacy reviews, identifying risks and recommending practical solutions that support business objectives
 * Evaluate and manage privacy and data protection risks, working with stakeholders to develop effective mitigation strategies and promote informed decision-making
 * Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to embed data protection principles into day-to-day operations, projects and strategic initiatives
 * Act as a trusted adviser on data protection matters, providing expert guidance on privacy-related issues, regulatory developments and compliance obligations
 * Instruct and work with external legal counsel on data processing agreements, data sharing agreements and other privacy-related contractual arrangements


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