Data Protection Lead

SmartSourcing Ltd

Bristol, UK

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

£45,262.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.adzuna.co.uk

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Data Sharing Microsoft Office Privacy Controls

Job description

Work as a Data Protection Lead supporting privacy by design across projects
Collaborate with developers, software engineers, and data architects
Support large transformation and digital/technical initiatives
Advise on data privacy and data sharing matters
Feed updates and reporting back to senior stakeholders
Help manage risk within an enabling function
Work flexibly to ensure delivery in ambiguous situations
Contribute as part of a collaborative team while also working independently

Technologies:

Support
Microsoft 365
Office 365
Security

Requirements

Good working knowledge of GDPR
Microsoft 365 proficiency
Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative within the team
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and reporting back to senior managers
Friendly and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills
Strong stakeholder management experience
Experience with transformation or digital projects on a large scale, ideally within government
Privacy/data privacy technology experience, including working with developers/software engineers
Experience embedding privacy by design
Data sharing experience
Desirable: recognised privacy qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPT, and CIPM
Ability to work confidently with ambiguity and think creatively to manage risk
Flexibility in approach to support delivery
Experience in technical or digital environments

Benefits & conditions

We are hiring a Data Protection Lead for a 6-month hybrid assignment, starting as soon as possible. The role can be based in London, Bristol, or Manchester, with flexible hybrid working and no set office days, though our team typically aims to attend the London office every other Tuesday. This is a technical role within a team focused on privacy by design, large-scale transformation, and digital projects. The rate is £650 per day via umbrella. The position requires BPSS clearance. We are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate, and value diversity, with a commitment to equality and inclusion for all.