Data Protection Officer (Hybrid – Hampshire)
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 + benefits
Hybrid working: 3 days office-based / 2 days home working
No Visa Sponsorship
An ambitious, fast-growing UK business operating within a highly regulated consumer services sector is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead and develop its privacy function.
This is a genuine DPO role with real visibility, influence, and autonomy. The organisation is PE-backed, scaling rapidly, and operates within a fast-paced commercial environment where strong stakeholder engagement and pragmatic decision-making are essential.
This is not a “maintenance” compliance role. The organisation is looking for someone who can actively raise awareness, influence behaviours, and continue embedding a strong data protection culture across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the organisation’s statutory Data Protection Officer
- Leading UK GDPR and wider privacy compliance activity
- Advising on FCA-related regulatory considerations and PECR
- Managing data incidents, complaints, SARs, and ICO engagement
- Developing and improving governance frameworks, controls, and policies
- Delivering training and increasing organisational awareness
- Partnering closely with commercial, operational, compliance, IT, and leadership teams
- Providing independent oversight and constructive challenge where required
Candidates should have:
- Proven experience operating as a DPO
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, PECR, and FCA-regulated activities
- Experience working within fast-paced, evolving businesses
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- The confidence to influence and challenge senior leadership when necessary
- A pragmatic, commercially aware approach to compliance
- CIPP/E qualification or equivalent experience
The organisation offers a highly visible and collaborative culture with a hands-on leadership team and significant exposure to senior stakeholders. This role would suit someone who enjoys operating autonomously, building relationships across a business, and making a tangible impact quickly.
This is an urgent, business-critical hire and an excellent opportunity for an experienced privacy professional looking to step into a high-profile role within a growing organisation.
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