Data Protection and Compliance Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£200 to £225 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Denbigh, LL17 1AA
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Data Protection Compliance Manager

£200 per day (Umbrella) | 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote | 37.5 Hours per Week

Hays are recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation for an experienced Data Protection Compliance Manager to support a busy Information Governance function on a 6-month contract.This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Protection professional with strong experience across GDPR compliance, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Subject Access Requests (SARs), information governance, and data protection investigations. Working remotely, you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, providing expert advice to stakeholders, and supporting ongoing data protection initiatives.

Your New Role

As Data Protection Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the organisation's data protection and information governance framework, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and associated legislation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, systems and data processing activities.

Supporting the management of complex Subject Access Requests (SARs), including review, redaction and disclosure decisions.

Providing expert guidance on data protection legislation, information governance and information-sharing practices.

Assisting with the investigation and management of data protection incidents, breaches and compliance issues.

Developing and reviewing privacy notices, policies, procedures and governance documentation.

Supporting compliance monitoring, audits and assurance activities.

Contributing to Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements and wider compliance programmes.

Acting as a key point of contact for data protection queries from internal stakeholders and external bodies.

Supporting projects to embed Privacy by Design principles across organisational processes and systems.

Producing reports, recommendations and compliance updates for senior stakeholders.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Significant experience working within Data Protection, Information Governance or Compliance roles.

Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information legislation and information rights legislation.

Proven experience completing and advising on DPIAs.

Experience managing or supporting Subject Access Requests (SARs) and complex disclosure decisions.

Background investigating data protection incidents, breaches or compliance concerns.

Ability to interpret legislation and provide pragmatic risk-based advice.

Experience developing policies, procedures and governance documentation.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable Experience

Experience within the NHS, public sector or highly regulated environments.

Relevant qualifications in Data Protection, Information Governance, Information Security or Compliance.

Experience supporting ICO enquiries and regulatory compliance activities.

What You'll Get in Return

£200 per day via umbrella

Fully remote working

6-month contract

Immediate start available

Opportunity to work on high-profile compliance and information governance projects

If you are an experienced Data Protection professional with strong GDPR, DPIA and SAR expertise and are available for a new contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

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