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# Data Protection Lead

- **Company:** Mayfleet Recruitment Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £169,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Governance
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-ABA31C10CF5FF6EE1B/

## About the Role

* Good knowledge of GDPR and data protection law
 * Experience working on large digital or technology projects, ideally in government
 * This is a very technical role working with data architects so you must have experience of working with developers and technical teams
 * Strong communication skills - able to work with senior managers and explain things simply
 * Confident making decisions when things aren't clear-cut
 * Friendly, approachable, and a good team player
 * Microsoft 365 skills

Desirable skills:

 * A recognised privacy qualification (such as CIPP/E, CIPT, or CIPM)
 * Experience sharing data between organisations

This is a senior, hands-on role. You won't be managing staff, but you'll be trusted to work independently and represent the team well with senior stakeholders. You'll join a small core team, as part of a wider 15-person Data Governance team.

## Description

* Help manage data protection and privacy risks on a major government digital project
 * Work closely with developers and data architects to build privacy into new systems from the start
 * Report to senior managers and explain risks and solutions clearly
 * Help the team find practical ways to deliver projects safely, rather than just saying no


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