Data Protection Manager

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) provided pay range This range is provided by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Are you passionate about data protection and privacy? Do you thrive in a regulated environment and enjoy embedding compliance into operational processes? CAF in the UK is seeking a Data Protection Manager to join our Operations team as a subject matter expert. Operating within the First Line of Defence (1LOD), you will work across CAF, collaborating with Product, Customer Relationship, and Second Line of Defence (2LOD) Compliance and Data Protection teams to ensure our practices align with UK GDPR and related legislation. You’ll play a key role in managing data protection risks and embedding privacy into everything we do. We’re looking for a talented Data Protection Manager to join our newly formed Central Operations team which sits within the Operations division at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). What you’ll do At CAF, every one of us contributes to our impact, and as our Data Protection Manager you too will play an integral part in what we do. As Data Protection Manager, you will lead the integration of data protection principles into operational processes across CAF UK. You’ll ensure compliance with UK GDPR, manage and mitigate data protection risks, maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), and support incident response and reporting. The role also involves advising on privacy matters, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), developing training materials, supporting us as we learn and implement AI and input into the creation and governance of AI Policy, and promoting a culture of privacy awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Who you’ll be This role is for you if you have experience of working in Data Protection and are keen to make a difference to society. We are looking for: Background in data protection, privacy, or compliance within a regulated environment. Experience in First Line of Defence (1LOD) or operational risk. Exposure to financial services, charity, or not‑for‑profit sectors. Strong understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and international data transfer mechanisms. Passionate about customer protection and privacy. What's in it for you At CAF you will receive: Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow. A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth. Pension scheme with better‑than‑market employer contribution options. About CAF At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities. We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products to donors and charities, and provide tailored charity banking through our award‑winning bank CAF Bank. Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all. If you are interested in joining us as our Data Protection Manager and being part of an organisation who are people focused and are “Together Building Opportunity” please click on the apply button and you will be redirected to CAF jobs portal where you can find out more about the position and apply. We would love to hear from you Job Reference: DM103 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Customer Service Industries Non‑profit Organizations, Civic and Social Organizations, and Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr