About this role
Salary: £56,000 - 85,000 per year
Requirements: Significant experience in a senior Data Protection, Privacy or Information Rights role.Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and wider data protection legislation.Experience supporting large-scale transformation or digital programmes.Proven experience working within technical environments alongside developers, engineers and data architects.Demonstrable experience embedding Privacy by Design into digital products and services.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior leadership teams.Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and fast-moving environments.Experience developing pragmatic, risk-based solutions that support delivery outcomes.Experience within Central Government, Civil Service or wider public sector organisations is desirable.Experience supporting digital product delivery teams is desirable.Data sharing governance experience is desirable.Broader understanding of information security principles is desirable.Microsoft 365 proficiency is desirable. Responsibilities: Provide expert data protection and privacy advice across large-scale digital transformation initiatives.Embed Privacy by Design principles into product development, technology delivery and operational processes.Work closely with developers, software engineers, architects and delivery teams to ensure privacy requirements are understood and implemented effectively.Conduct and review privacy risk assessments and advise on mitigation strategies.Support data sharing initiatives and ensure appropriate governance controls are in place.Engage confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders, presenting recommendations and risk positions clearly.Balance compliance obligations with delivery objectives, positioning data protection as an enabler rather than a blocker.Contribute to the ongoing development of the wider Data Governance and Data Protection function.Operate independently across multiple workstreams while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation. Technologies: SupportMicrosoft 365SecurityOffice 365 More:
We are AgileSource and we are seeking experienced Data Protection Leads to join a growing Data Governance function supporting major digital transformation programmes within government. This is a highly collaborative contract role based in London, Bristol or Manchester on a hybrid basis, with a 6-month duration, an inside IR35 status and BPSS clearance required. We partner with product, engineering, architecture and business stakeholders to embed privacy-by-design principles across complex digital services and data-driven initiatives, and we offer an opportunity to work at a senior level where privacy helps enable delivery while managing risk.
last updated 33 week of 2026