Data Protection Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Data Protection Manager to join our Manchester office. This is a key role responsible for overseeing and enhancing our data protection framework, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and wider regulatory requirements, and promoting a strong culture of data privacy across the firm.

You will act as a subject matter expert, working closely with senior stakeholders, legal teams, IT, and risk functions to manage data protection risks and support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on data protection compliance across the firm, ensuring adherence to UK GDPR and related legislation
• Act as the main point of contact for data protection queries and incidents
• Oversee and manage data breaches, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation
• Maintain and develop policies, procedures, and data protection frameworks
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
• Deliver training and guidance to staff to improve awareness and compliance
• Liaise with regulators where required, including the ICO
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on changes

About You

• Proven experience in a data protection or privacy-focused role
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection laws
• Experience managing data breaches and regulatory reporting
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Employee Referral scheme
• Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more
• Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
• Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more
• Life Assurance cover
• Workplace pension
• Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
• Dental Insurance
• Christmas and Summer socials
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services

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