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Data Protection Manager

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BS1, Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Data Protection Manager is required by a leading, professional services organisation based in Bristol on a hybrid working basis.

A leading organisation within the professional services sector is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to play a key role in shaping and embedding a robust data privacy framework across the business.

This is a senior, highly visible position responsible for driving data protection strategy, leading a small specialist team, and ensuring compliance with evolving privacy regulations. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, acting as a trusted advisor across the organisation while maintaining a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

Reporting into senior leadership, the Data Protection Manager will take ownership of data protection and privacy initiatives across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Working closely with teams across technology, governance, and security, you will help embed best practice and ensure compliance is effectively integrated into business processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Leading and developing data protection strategy in line with regulatory requirements

  * Acting as the subject matter expert on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant international frameworks

  * Building strong relationships across the business to promote a culture of privacy and compliance

  * Overseeing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and advising on risk mitigation

  * Managing data breach processes, including response, reporting, and continuous improvement

  * Developing and maintaining privacy policies, procedures, and notices

  * Ensuring appropriate data sharing agreements are in place

  * Delivering training and awareness programmes across the organisation

  * Leading and mentoring a small data protection team

About You:

  * Proven experience in a Data Protection or Privacy leadership role

  * Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation, with exposure to international regulations advantageous

  * Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E and/or CIPM

  * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level

  * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  * Experience managing competing priorities within a complex environment

  * A collaborative approach with the ability to drive cultural change

What’s on Offer:

  * Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000 p/a

  * 10% discretionary bonus

  * Hybrid working (3 days per week in a central Bristol office)

  * Generous pension contribution

  * 25 days holiday plus additional options to buy more

  * Comprehensive wellbeing and healthcare benefits

  * Enhanced family leave policies

  * Additional lifestyle and financial benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement, where data protection plays a critical role in its ongoing success

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