Data Governance Manager

Data Protection & Privacy Specialist

🔒 Help shape the responsible use of data for projects that create real-world impact.

We're partnering with an organisation that works on large-scale international programmes and is looking for a Data Protection & Privacy Specialist to lead privacy governance, data protection compliance and data-sharing arrangements across complex, data-driven initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving challenging privacy and regulatory issues while working closely with legal, technical and operational teams.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) , Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) and related contractual documentation.
• Managing DPIAs , privacy risk assessments and international data transfer requirements.
• Advising on GDPR, UK GDPR and broader global privacy regulations.
• Acting as the key point of contact for privacy and compliance stakeholders.
• Supporting audits, due diligence activities and privacy governance programmes.
• Working alongside technical teams to ensure privacy controls and safeguards are embedded into data handling processes.
• Maintaining privacy policies, records of processing activities and ongoing compliance frameworks.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance or Information Governance .
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, DPIAs and privacy risk management .
• Experience drafting or reviewing data-sharing and data-processing agreements.
• Ability to engage with both legal and technical stakeholders.
• Professional privacy qualifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM would be advantageous.
• Exposure to telecommunications, public sector, research, healthcare, NGO or highly regulated environments would be beneficial.