Data Protection Manager - The Graduate Project : Job Details

Role | Data Protection ManagerAreas | GDPR Compliance, Policy Development, Risk ManagementBased | Home-based (UK) with occasional travelOffer | £52,000 (dependent on experience)

We’re working with a nationally recognised non-profit organisation that’s hiring a Data Protection Manager to lead on all aspects of data compliance. If you’re passionate about privacy and ready to shape the data protection landscape of a purposeful organisation, this could be the perfect next step.

You’ll be the go-to expert on data protection, overseeing compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, advising on risk, and ensuring the organisation’s policies, procedures, and practices remain exemplary.

As the Data Protection Manager, you will:

• Own and maintain organisation-wide data protection policies and frameworks

• Provide expert advice on individual rights, data breaches, data sharing, and DPIAs

• Lead internal audits and ensure cross-team collaboration on data compliance

• Deliver training and awareness programmes to promote a privacy-first culture

• Monitor evolving legislation, case law, and industry best practice

• Support new and ongoing projects with strong data protection governance

• Partner with IT and Legal to drive risk mitigation and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• At least five years’ experience applying data protection laws in complex environments

• In-depth understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and related compliance frameworks

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisation-wide accountability

• Strong communication and policy-writing skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Relevant qualifications such as CIPP/E or similar (strongly preferred

• Familiarity with privacy tools, DPIAs, and internal audit practices

• Previous experience in the education, non-profit or public sector is a plus

This is a full-time, remote-first role with the opportunity to make a strategic and lasting impact.