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Senior Data Protection & Privacy Manager

Salfords, Surrey, GBFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10

Core

Regional subject matter expert for data protection and privacy across EMEA, leading compliance programs and advising on AI-enabled systems.

Role type

Senior IC privacy manager (EMEA)

Builds

Privacy compliance frameworks, policies, and risk mitigation strategies for transportation and defense solutions

Domain

Transportation technology / Defense / Data Privacy / AI Regulation

Required skills

UK GDPR, EU GDPR, privacy governance, privacy-by-design, AI regulation (EU AI Act), privacy risk assessment, incident management, cross-functional project leadership, regulatory engagement, commercial negotiation

Preferred skills

Experience in technology, transportation, critical infrastructure, or government contracting; expertise in automated decision-making and machine learning privacy risks

Technologies

AI-enabled systems, machine learning, automated processing

Responsibilities

Lead EMEA privacy compliance framework implementation; conduct privacy impact assessments for new technologies and AI systems; advise senior leadership on privacy risks in customer engagements and bids; partner with Legal, Security, and Product teams to embed privacy in system design; lead cross-functional privacy projects and remediation programs; support internal and external audits and regulatory engagements; develop privacy training programs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope