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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Protection Manager - **Company:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £56,431.0 - £66,437.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Governance, Data Sharing, Data Processing - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=63a22824d0eb6c49 ## About the Role * A degree or equivalent relevant experience, with significant experience in data protection roles, including operational advisory work. * Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and related legislation. * Experience drafting and reviewing/assuring DPIAs, and advising on complex data processing and data-sharing arrangements. * A track record producing guidance, tools and training for staff and students. * Confidence handling a range of data protection issues independently, reacting quickly and calmly to emerging issues. * Strong relationship-building skills, with excellent written and oral communication and the ability to present to varied audiences.Sound judgement, strong analytical skills, and the organisational rigour to manage competing, time-critical demands with accuracy. * A high level of tact, diplomacy and regard for confidentiality. Desirable * A collaborative communication style - listening closely and speaking with clarity to colleagues, students and partners. * A strong sense of ownership and accountability for your own decisions and actions. * An appreciation of the dynamics of higher education, even without direct sector experience. ## Description As Data Protection Manager, you'll be a senior member of the Data Protection and Information Rights team, delivering expert, practical guidance that helps UCL comply confidently with the UK GDPR and related legislation. You'll get involved in the full range of advisory work - data breaches, data protection impact assessments, contracts, research data, and direct engagement with the Information Commissioner's Office where needed. It's a role with real influence: you'll deputise for the Head of Data Protection, supervise and develop junior colleagues, and help embed proportionate, workable data governance across a huge and varied institution. What You'll Be Doing Management and leadership * Work as an active member of the Data Protection and Information Rights team, aligned to the department's strategy, deputising for the Head of Data Protection as required. * Take on line management responsibilities where assigned - supervising junior colleagues and overseeing the quality of their work. * Contribute to projects and working groups, with oversight of direct reports to ensure good delegation, quality control and timely escalation of risk. * Work closely with the Head of Data Protection and the Data Protection Administrator/Web Editor to keep work allocated fairly, cover consistent, and the team running efficiently. * Spot data protection issues early and escalate them proactively where needed. Delivering expert data protection advice * Lead on and support advisory services including DPIAs, data breach management, contractual and research-related data protection advice, and guidance and training for staff and students. * Contribute to engagement with the Information Commissioner's Office as required. * Support horizon-scanning, reporting and briefings that keep UCL ahead of a fast-moving regulatory landscape. Delivering expert data protection advice * Partner with stakeholders across the Office of the General Counsel, UCL and its wider group, giving proportionate, practical advice that helps people get on with their work. * Represent the Data Protection and Information Rights team on working groups where required. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Data Driven HR in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1489-data-driven-hr-in-europe) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Smart City, Smart Mobility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/954-smart-city-smart-mobility) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) - [Data Privacy in LLMs: Challenges and Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1218-data-privacy-in-llms-challenges-and-best-practices) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Average Salary in London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/280-average-salary-in-london) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)