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Data Protection Governance Specialist

London, GBFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop, maintain, and enhance data protection compliance frameworks, policies, and governance materials to ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.

Role type

Data Protection Governance Specialist

Builds

Data protection compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, guidance documents, and governance records

Domain

Legal compliance / Data Privacy

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Data protection legislation expertise, compliance program implementation, risk management, project management, policy development, regulatory reporting

Preferred skills

Accredited qualifications in information governance (BCS/CIPP), experience with ICO Accountability Framework, training material development

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance data protection compliance framework; Review and update policies, process documents, and templates; Support embedding governance processes across the business; Maintain key governance records and compliance evidence; Prepare data protection reporting materials; Support audit readiness activities

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC