Head of Privacy & UK Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The Company is seeking a Head of Privacy and UK Data Protection Officer to lead its approach to privacy, data protection, and artificial intelligence governance. Responsibilities include developing the privacy and AI governance framework and helping business teams embed privacy by design and by default. The role will serve as the appointed Data Protection Officer for UK entities and coordinate with local privacy officers and legal advisers to support a consistent approach across European jurisdictions. The successful candidate will also advise on personal data incidents and data protection impact assessments. Applicants must be a qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience in data privacy law, ideally combining in-house and private-practice experience. Strong working knowledge of UK and EU GDPR, PECR, and related privacy regulations is required, along with experience handling privacy matters across multiple European jurisdictions. The role also calls for the ability to advise and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across functions such as technology, security, human resources, and marketing.