170 Security Measures jobs in the United Kingdom

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking an experienced legal professional to step into a supervisory role with a dynamic and growing team focused on data breach and privacy litigation . This position offers the chance to combine hands-on legal work with leadership, mentoring, and the development of junior team members.

As a Supervisor, you’ll oversee fast-track and multi-track claims relating to data protection and privacy breaches. Your responsibilities will span client care, legal case progression, and team development. You’ll be instrumental in securing fair compensation for clients affected by data misuse while nurturing the next generation of legal professionals.

This is a key position for someone who thrives in both a strategic and client-facing environment—where leadership, legal insight, and people development come together.

Key Responsibilities for the Data Protection Supervisor role:

• Oversee the conduct of litigated fast-track and multi-track claims
li>Assess case prospects, prepare legal documents, and gather evidence
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, ensuring their needs are met
• Instruct Counsel and collaborate with barristers from leading chambers
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, providing day-to-day guidance and support
• Ensure high standards of legal work and case handling across the team

Typical duties Include:

• Draft pre-action correspondence and manage court documents
• Take witness statements and prepare evidence for liability and damages
• Instruct medical experts and arrange necessary treatment
• Attend conferences, case management hearings, applications, and trials
• Handle settlement offers, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution
• Deliver feedback and training to junior team members

Candidate Requirements for the Data Protection Supervisor role:

• Strong background in litigation, preferably in data protection or privacy law
• Excellent telephone and written communication skills
• High-level organisational, analytical, and research abilities
• Sound knowledge of data protection compliance, cybersecurity, and the CPR
• Understanding of solicitor/client retainers and litigation processes
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to foster a supportive, collaborative team environment

What’s on Offer for the Data Protection Supervisor role:

< i>Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact legal cases
• Influence and shape a growing legal team
• Professional development and leadership progression
• Work in a supportive, mission-driven legal environment

This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

About the Company: Global Education Provider

About the Role: A global education provider is seeking Data Protection Officer, and Senior Legal Counsel Commercial to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with strong commercial and corporate experience and data protection experience with GDPR and subject access request expertise , who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office requirements in London. Candidates do need to be close and commutable to London in the event office needs require their presence.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial & Corporate Legal Work:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts , including service agreements, technology contracts, and partnership agreements, IP and data protection, and handle all aspects of data protection for the group companies.

Qualifications: England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE, ideally from private practice (top-tier firm experience preferred) or from in-house with previous private practice experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in commercial and corporate law in a private practice setting , including contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.

REF# LI1332

About the Company: Global Education Provider

About the Role: A global education provider is seeking Data Protection Officer, and Senior Legal Counsel Commercial to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with strong commercial and corporate experience and data protection experience with GDPR and subject access request expertise , who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office requirements in London. Candidates do need to be close and commutable to London in the event office needs require their presence.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial & Corporate Legal Work:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts , including service agreements, technology contracts, and partnership agreements, IP and data protection, and handle all aspects of data protection for the group companies.

Qualifications: England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE, ideally from private practice (top-tier firm experience preferred) or from in-house with previous private practice experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in commercial and corporate law in a private practice setting , including contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.

REF# LI1332

Job Title: Data Protection Officer

(Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: £36,500

Start Date: ASAP

Make Your Mark in Data Protection

Are you passionate about safeguarding sensitive information and making a meaningful difference in the education sector? We’re looking for a Data Protection Consultant who can cut through the complexity of GDPR, build trusted relationships with schools and academies, and deliver practical solutions that matter.

This is your opportunity to join a respected provider of essential services – including HR, Health & Safety, Payroll, and Information Security – where your work will directly help schools and communities stay safe and compliant.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this varied consultancy role, you’ll:

• Advise schools and academies as their trusted expert on all areas of data protection.
• Carry out audits and risk assessments, identifying gaps and designing effective solutions.
• Take the lead during data breaches, offering calm and expert guidance.
• Draft and update clear, practical policies and procedures.
• Deliver engaging training sessions to help staff understand GDPR in practice.
• Produce professional reports with insight and actionable recommendations.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

• Solid experience in data protection, GDPR compliance, or consultancy (education sector experience is desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms.
• Strong organisational ability and confidence in managing multiple projects.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office/365, with the adaptability to learn new systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous learning.

Why Apply?

• Make an impact in schools and communities.
• Enjoy variety, autonomy, and client interaction in your day-to-day work.
• Benefit from a flexible remote/hybrid setup.
• Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your expertise is valued.

If you’re a confident data protection professional who wants a role with both purpose and influence, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Data Protection Analyst to take responsibility for ensuring adequate oversight of data, governance and ensuring the firm remains compliant with internal policies and the data protection regulations that apply across the Carey Olsen Group, and to carry out data protection related tasks as directed by the Information Risk Analyst or Group CISO.

The Data Protection Analyst is a junior .

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Evalian is seeking a Data Protection Lawyer or Consultant with legal skills to join our growing data protection consulting team. We are seeking someone with expert knowledge of data protection law and compliance requirements and with experience in some of the more legal aspects such as drafting complex intra-group contracts and working with and implementing standard contractual clauses.

The team provides data protection and e-privacy consultancy and outsourced DPO services to a wide range of clients, from start-ups to global organisations.

The Role

Your role will be to assist clients to improve their data protection compliance and/or to act as outsourced data protection officer. Your activities will likely include:

•  Delivering data protection gap analysis consultancy
• Advising on steps required to meet compliance obligations
• Supporting clients with compliance remediation
• Helping with data protection impact assessments
• Advising on personal data breaches and related risk assessments
• Reviewing and advising on data subject rights requests
• Reviewing personal data to be disclosed in response to subject access requests
• Being a point of escalation on data protection law for your colleagues
• Drafting and implementing data protection contracts
• Reviewing and advising on international data protection obligations
• Acting as outsourced Data Protection Officer for clients

The Person

You will have experience of working with organisations to help them meet their data protection obligations, most likely as an in-house lawyer in privacy practice, or as a consultant. You will also be self-starter who is quick to learn and happy to support and help your colleagues develop, as well as managing your own consulting clients.

The successful candidate will require:

• A minimum of 3 years PQE experience 
• An excellent knowledge of the GDPR, DPA18 and PECR
• A strong understanding of the internal transfer regime and Brexit implications
• Excellent report writing and document drafting skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Strong working knowledge of productivity tools including the Microsoft suite
• Strong time management, and coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to map challenges with solutions
• Ability to work independently, research and identify answers and solutions.

Ideally, you will also hold at least one recognised data protection qualification, such as:

• BCS / ISEB in Data Protection
• PDP Practitioner Certification in Data Protection
• IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM and/or CIPT
• GDPR Practitioner Certificate

The interview process will include asking shortlisted candidates to complete a short-written assignment and communication skills will be assessed throughout the interview process.

The Package

The salary will depend on your experience and qualifications but will be in the range of £60,000 - £75,000.

All employees get 25 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and Birthday Day Off.

Benefits include 5% employer contribution pension scheme, life insurance including employee assistance programme and on completion of probation, private medical insurance including dental and optical cashback.

Why Work for Us

Evalian support a wide range of clients and organisations. The work is interesting and varied and we operate a relaxed and flexible working environment and provide consultants with access to key resources, including the DataGuidance platform.

You'll work with a great team specialising in data protection and information security. We put focus on knowledge sharing, continual development and support achievement of professional qualifications.

Location

The role can be office based, home based or hybrid. With this in mind, we are happy to receive applications from candidates in any part of the UK provided you can work effectively from home and are willing to travel to client sites from time to time.

If you are home based, you'll need to have a dedicated, secure, working area and reliable internet connection. We may request that you attend our offices or events from time to time for various purposes, but we’ll always provide you with advance notice. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Agencies

We are not working with agencies at this time. Thank you.

• Interim Data Protection and Policy Officer
li>Location: Orpington/ South East
• Salary: £350 - £400 a day
< i>IR35 : Inside of IR35
• Contract: 6 months
• Organisation : Charitable Organisation

The Role

As the charities Data Protection and Policy Officer, you will be the organisation’s appointed DPO, taking the lead on all aspects of compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. You’ll make sure privacy is built into everything they do, while also supporting the business to respond effectively to regulatory and policy changes.

This role is an independent / standalone position so we're looking for someone that can confidently govern an organisations data policies and processes with a positive, approachable style.

If you have experience working within Housing or a similar Public Sector setting in an independent / lead position I would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and reviewing data protection documentation, including policies, privacy notices, data sharing agreements, and DPIAs.
• Leading on subject access requests, data breaches, and ICO engagement, ensuring we stay compliant and mitigate risks.
• Providing expert advice, training, and updates to staff on data protection matters.
• Supporting teams across the organisation to ensure processes and systems comply with legislation.
• Responding to government consultations and advising on the potential impact of policy and regulatory change.
• This is a pivotal role that combines hands-on case management with strategic policy influence, offering plenty of variety and scope to make a real impact.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

< i>Has experience working in data protection within a standalone or lead position.
• Has proven experience in data protection, with a strong understanding of current UK GDPR and related legislation.
• Can analyse and interpret complex regulations, turning them into practical policies and advice.
• Is confident in managing multiple, complex tasks to tight deadlines.
• Has excellent communication skills, able to engage colleagues across the business and present technical information clearly.
• Acts with integrity, discretion, and sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.
• Enjoys building positive working relationships and supporting the learning of others.
• It would be a bonus (but not essential) if you hold a formal data protection qualification.