131 Data Protection Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR //

A leading professional sports organisation is seeking a Data Protection Officer to advise on and shape its privacy and data protection strategy across all areas of the business.

This organisation is renowned for its ambition both on and off the pitch, with a passionate fan base, world-class facilities, and a strong commercial footprint. As data becomes an increasingly vital asset, the organisation is looking for an experienced specialist who can ensure it’s managed responsibly, securely, and in compliance with evolving legislation.

They’re looking for a commercially minded data protection expert who can balance legal compliance with strategic business goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING //

• Implementing and maintaining a robust privacy governance framework aligned with UK GDPR and international legislation.
• Advising on data mapping, vendor reviews, and processing activities.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and providing solution-focused guidance.
• Developing and delivering training programs to embed privacy best practice across the organisation.
• Supporting commercial and digital innovation projects with privacy expertise.
• Overseeing breach investigations, DSARs, and engagement with regulators.
• Reporting regularly to senior leadership and ensuring operational compliance across departments.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED //

• Extensive experience in data protection, legal, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European data privacy regulation.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance and business strategy.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB) advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in driving change in fast-paced environments.

Our client, a global FTSE 100, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Protection Officer to lead their international privacy and data compliance function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence across a fast-paced, innovative business.

This is a critical role at the heart of a demanding area of the business, requiring gravitas, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and confidence to navigate complex challenges calmly and decisively.

The environment is fast-moving, with constantly evolving products and priorities. Your mission is to bring energy and a fresh, positive perspective to bolster the team, shifting the tone to proactive and enabling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer for the client’s international entities, ensuring compliance with GDPR, and relevant global data protection laws.
• Lead the development and execution of the Privacy, Responsible AI, and Data Governance Framework across the organisation.
• Embed privacy and compliance considerations early in the design of new products, services, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Provide strategic, risk-based guidance to senior leadership on privacy, data ethics, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of privacy professionals, ensuring rapid delivery of compliance improvements and a positive shift in team culture.
• Act as a visible advocate for responsible data practices both internally and externally, engaging with regulators and industry forums.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, cybersecurity, regulatory, and compliance teams.

To be considered for the role you should have:

• Extensive experience in privacy, data protection, legal, or compliance roles within multinational organisations.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and international data protection laws, with familiarity in emerging regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act.
• Demonstrable ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver practical, business-enabling compliance solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity.
• Experience leading and motivating teams, managing change, and delivering quick, visible improvements in compliance culture.
• Relevant legal qualification or certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the global data privacy strategy of a major international business at the intersection of regulation, innovation, and ethics. You will influence how a fast-moving leader responsibly uses data while supporting growth and innovation as well as helping the organisation to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

If this opportunity sounds of potential interest, then please send your CV to

Our client, a global FTSE 100, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Protection Officer to lead their international privacy and data compliance function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence across a fast-paced, innovative business.

This is a critical role at the heart of a demanding area of the business, requiring gravitas, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and confidence to navigate complex challenges calmly and decisively.

The environment is fast-moving, with constantly evolving products and priorities. Your mission is to bring energy and a fresh, positive perspective to bolster the team, shifting the tone to proactive and enabling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer for the client’s international entities, ensuring compliance with GDPR, and relevant global data protection laws.
• Lead the development and execution of the Privacy, Responsible AI, and Data Governance Framework across the organisation.
• Embed privacy and compliance considerations early in the design of new products, services, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Provide strategic, risk-based guidance to senior leadership on privacy, data ethics, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of privacy professionals, ensuring rapid delivery of compliance improvements and a positive shift in team culture.
• Act as a visible advocate for responsible data practices both internally and externally, engaging with regulators and industry forums.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, cybersecurity, regulatory, and compliance teams.

To be considered for the role you should have:

• Extensive experience in privacy, data protection, legal, or compliance roles within multinational organisations.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and international data protection laws, with familiarity in emerging regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act.
• Demonstrable ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver practical, business-enabling compliance solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity.
• Experience leading and motivating teams, managing change, and delivering quick, visible improvements in compliance culture.
• Relevant legal qualification or certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the global data privacy strategy of a major international business at the intersection of regulation, innovation, and ethics. You will influence how a fast-moving leader responsibly uses data while supporting growth and innovation as well as helping the organisation to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

If this opportunity sounds of potential interest, then please send your CV to

DPO, Data Protection Officer, GDPR, Information Governance, DPIAs, Kent, Hybrid role

Your new company  
A not-for-profit organisation based in the north Kent area, offers hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) to an experienced Data Protection Officer. 

Your new role  
As the Data Protection Officer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and related regulatory frameworks. You’ll be the appointed DPO leading on:

• Data protection strategy and documentation
• Managing DSARs and breach investigations
• Advising senior leaders on data protection requirements and training staff
• Acting as the key contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office
• Ensuring compliance with frameworks including STAIRs

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection legislation
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Clear and confident communication across all levels
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Experience managing complex priorities
• A relevant data protection qualification (desirable)

WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR //

A leading professional sports organisation is seeking a Data Protection Officer to advise on and shape its privacy and data protection strategy across all areas of the business.

This organisation is renowned for its ambition both on and off the pitch, with a passionate fan base, world-class facilities, and a strong commercial footprint. As data becomes an increasingly vital asset, the organisation is looking for an experienced specialist who can ensure it’s managed responsibly, securely, and in compliance with evolving legislation.

They’re looking for a commercially minded data protection expert who can balance legal compliance with strategic business goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING //

• Implementing and maintaining a robust privacy governance framework aligned with UK GDPR and international legislation.
• Advising on data mapping, vendor reviews, and processing activities.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and providing solution-focused guidance.
• Developing and delivering training programs to embed privacy best practice across the organisation.
• Supporting commercial and digital innovation projects with privacy expertise.
• Overseeing breach investigations, DSARs, and engagement with regulators.
• Reporting regularly to senior leadership and ensuring operational compliance across departments.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED //

• Extensive experience in data protection, legal, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European data privacy regulation.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance and business strategy.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB) advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in driving change in fast-paced environments.

WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR //

A leading professional sports organisation is seeking a Data Protection Officer to advise on and shape its privacy and data protection strategy across all areas of the business.

This organisation is renowned for its ambition both on and off the pitch, with a passionate fan base, world-class facilities, and a strong commercial footprint. As data becomes an increasingly vital asset, the organisation is looking for an experienced specialist who can ensure it’s managed responsibly, securely, and in compliance with evolving legislation.

They’re looking for a commercially minded data protection expert who can balance legal compliance with strategic business goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING //

• Implementing and maintaining a robust privacy governance framework aligned with UK GDPR and international legislation.
• Advising on data mapping, vendor reviews, and processing activities.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and providing solution-focused guidance.
• Developing and delivering training programs to embed privacy best practice across the organisation.
• Supporting commercial and digital innovation projects with privacy expertise.
• Overseeing breach investigations, DSARs, and engagement with regulators.
• Reporting regularly to senior leadership and ensuring operational compliance across departments.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED //

• Extensive experience in data protection, legal, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European data privacy regulation.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance compliance and business strategy.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB) advantageous.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in driving change in fast-paced environments.

Our client, a global FTSE 100, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Protection Officer to lead their international privacy and data compliance function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence across a fast-paced, innovative business.

This is a critical role at the heart of a demanding area of the business, requiring gravitas, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and confidence to navigate complex challenges calmly and decisively.

The environment is fast-moving, with constantly evolving products and priorities. Your mission is to bring energy and a fresh, positive perspective to bolster the team, shifting the tone to proactive and enabling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer for the client’s international entities, ensuring compliance with GDPR, and relevant global data protection laws.
• Lead the development and execution of the Privacy, Responsible AI, and Data Governance Framework across the organisation.
• Embed privacy and compliance considerations early in the design of new products, services, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Provide strategic, risk-based guidance to senior leadership on privacy, data ethics, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of privacy professionals, ensuring rapid delivery of compliance improvements and a positive shift in team culture.
• Act as a visible advocate for responsible data practices both internally and externally, engaging with regulators and industry forums.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, cybersecurity, regulatory, and compliance teams.

To be considered for the role you should have:

• Extensive experience in privacy, data protection, legal, or compliance roles within multinational organisations.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and international data protection laws, with familiarity in emerging regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act.
• Demonstrable ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver practical, business-enabling compliance solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity.
• Experience leading and motivating teams, managing change, and delivering quick, visible improvements in compliance culture.
• Relevant legal qualification or certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the global data privacy strategy of a major international business at the intersection of regulation, innovation, and ethics. You will influence how a fast-moving leader responsibly uses data while supporting growth and innovation as well as helping the organisation to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

If this opportunity sounds of potential interest, then please send your CV to

Our client, a global FTSE 100, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Protection Officer to lead their international privacy and data compliance function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior leadership, with the opportunity to influence across a fast-paced, innovative business.

This is a critical role at the heart of a demanding area of the business, requiring gravitas, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and confidence to navigate complex challenges calmly and decisively.

The environment is fast-moving, with constantly evolving products and priorities. Your mission is to bring energy and a fresh, positive perspective to bolster the team, shifting the tone to proactive and enabling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer for the client’s international entities, ensuring compliance with GDPR, and relevant global data protection laws.
• Lead the development and execution of the Privacy, Responsible AI, and Data Governance Framework across the organisation.
• Embed privacy and compliance considerations early in the design of new products, services, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Provide strategic, risk-based guidance to senior leadership on privacy, data ethics, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of privacy professionals, ensuring rapid delivery of compliance improvements and a positive shift in team culture.
• Act as a visible advocate for responsible data practices both internally and externally, engaging with regulators and industry forums.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with legal, cybersecurity, regulatory, and compliance teams.

To be considered for the role you should have:

• Extensive experience in privacy, data protection, legal, or compliance roles within multinational organisations.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and international data protection laws, with familiarity in emerging regulatory frameworks such as the AI Act.
• Demonstrable ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver practical, business-enabling compliance solutions that avoid unnecessary complexity.
• Experience leading and motivating teams, managing change, and delivering quick, visible improvements in compliance culture.
• Relevant legal qualification or certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the global data privacy strategy of a major international business at the intersection of regulation, innovation, and ethics. You will influence how a fast-moving leader responsibly uses data while supporting growth and innovation as well as helping the organisation to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

If this opportunity sounds of potential interest, then please send your CV to

Data Protection Officer – Remote

We’re working with a leading international professional services firm to recruit a Data Protection Officer (DPO) . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong compliance culture and a global footprint.

As the designated DPO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the firm’s data protection strategy across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure robust compliance with data protection laws, foster awareness and embed best practices throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Act as the primary contact for all data protection matters across the firm.
• Advise internal stakeholders on data protection obligations, including supplier contracts, client terms and regulatory queries.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the firm’s data protection framework, including policies, privacy notices and templates.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain and enhance data processing protocols and internal data transfer agreements.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the completion of DPIAs.
• Manage and update the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) in line with GDPR requirements.
• Lead compliance monitoring reviews and identify areas for improvement.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver induction and refresher training modules.
• Provide tailored training sessions for partners, shareholders and staff.
• Promote a culture of data protection awareness across the organisation.

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong relationships across departments including Legal, IT, HR and Marketing.
• Serve as the main point of contact for data protection authorities and regulators.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in compliance, legal, risk, or operational control roles with a focus on data protection.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing data protection frameworks in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of UK, EU and Channel Islands data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR).
• Experience in policy writing, training delivery and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to conduct horizon scanning and apply international regulatory developments to business strategy.
• Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, risk-based approach.

Why Apply?

• Join a globally respected firm with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Influence strategic data protection initiatives at a senior level.
• Enjoy full remote working and strong professional development support.

Apply now or get in touch with Tom Davies at G2 Legal to find out more.

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