Data Protection Manager

1 day ago


East Yorkshire, United Kingdom MERJE Full time

Senior Data Privacy Manager MERJE – Lancashire or East Ridings, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)£60,000 + Benefits About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Privacy & Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in leading risk, regulatory compliance, and data protection activities across the business. This role provides both strategic and operational support to the Head of Risk & Compliance and acts as a key deputy to the Data Protection Officer. You will work as a trusted business partner across all departments, shaping and embedding strong governance frameworks, delivering expert advice, and supporting continuous improvement in compliance, quality, and operational resilience. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise risk management activities in line with Board policies. Ensure compliance with GDPR and act as deputy to the Data Protection Officer. Manage DPIAs, breach investigations, and the delivery of privacy training. Oversee compliance monitoring, reporting, and remediation plans. Represent the Risk & Compliance function in senior leadership forums. Develop, maintain, and enhance regulatory compliance policies, procedures, and controls. Liaise effectively with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders. Mentor and support junior team members, enhancing capability and development. Contribute to ISO 27001 activities and other frameworks such as PCI DSS and Information Security. Lead business continuity planning to ensure operational resilience. Manage insurance policy coverage and relationships with insurers. Champion continuous improvement across governance, quality, and compliance. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Strong experience in regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and policy development. In-depth knowledge of GDPR and data protection legislation, ideally with experience supporting or acting as a DPO. Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex issues. Proven experience in compliance monitoring, reporting, and remediation. Familiar with business continuity planning and insurance programme management. Experience supporting ISO 27001 certification and other security standards. Skilled in incident management, audits, investigations, and risk mitigation. Strong leadership qualities, with experience mentoring colleagues and representing the function at senior level. Effective collaborator able to work cross-functionally and drive improvements. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and resilience under pressure. Additional Information All team members will be required to complete mandatory e-learning as part of their role. If you are a proactive, influential compliance professional with strong data privacy expertise and a passion for driving high standards, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.



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