Major, Lindsey & Africa

About the Company

Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s leading legal search firm. The firm, founded in 1982, offers a range of specialized recruiting to meet the ever-changing legal and governance needs of law firms and corporations and to support the career aspirations of talented lawyers, compliance professionals and C-suite executives working to advance their career in the boardroom. With 27 offices and 200+ search consultants around the world, Major, Lindsey & Africa uses its market knowledge and experience to partner with organizations to fulfill their legal and governance talent needs and provide solutions to increase team efficiency and effectiveness. Major, Lindsey & Africa is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. To learn more about Major, Lindsey & Africa, visit www.mlaglobal.com

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Company Name

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Job Title

Interim Group Data Protection & Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Interim Group Data Protection & Compliance Manager Role Summary: Provide expert data protection and corporate compliance leadership across a multi‑site organization for a 12‑month contract. Act as the primary adviser on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related legislation, ensuring full compliance, risk mitigation, and regulatory engagement. Expectations: - Deliver independent, proactive compliance management. - Influence culture through training and awareness initiatives. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory developments. - Interact directly with external regulators, primarily the ICO. Key Responsibilities: - Lead daily data privacy compliance and corporate governance activities. - Develop, implement, and update data protection policies and procedures. - Conduct regular audits, manage data subject access requests, and oversee breach investigations. - Provide continuous advice on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business. - Deliver training programmes and raise compliance awareness across all business units. - Serve as single point of contact for the ICO and other regulatory bodies. Required Skills: - Strong written and verbal communication. - Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. - Proficiency in interpreting and applying UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 frameworks. - Experience in audit, breach management, and regulatory engagement. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Law, Information Systems, or related field. - Professional certification in data privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred. - Relevant experience in data protection and compliance roles.

London, United kingdom

On site

14-01-2026

Company Name

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Job Title

Group Data Protection & Compliance Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** Group Data Protection & Compliance Manager **Role Summary:** Senior data protection and compliance lead in a large, multi‑site organisation. Provides central legal guidance on UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, oversees data privacy framework, policy design, training, incident response, audits, and regulator liaison. Operates within legal function, collaborating with IT, HR, information security, and executive stakeholders. **Expectations:** - Deliver expert, actionable advice to non‑legal colleagues. - Maintain and evolve a robust privacy governance structure. - Manage regulator interactions and adapt to regulatory change. - Demonstrate independent decision‑making and influence senior leadership. - Balance multiple priorities in a fast‑moving, operational environment. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. **Governance & Framework** – Own the organisation’s data privacy architecture; maintain centralised processing records. 2. **Policy & Procedure** – Lead design, development, and rollout of data protection policies and standard operating procedures. 3. **Training & Compliance** – Develop and deliver privacy training programmes across all business units. 4. **Risk Management** – Conduct DPIAs, assess data‑related risks, and advise on mitigation strategies. 5. **Incident & Subject Rights** – Manage data subject access, erasure, and objection requests; investigate, document, and report data breaches. 6. **Audit & Assurance** – Plan and execute internal compliance audits; prepare findings for senior legal leadership. 7. **Regulator Liaison** – Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory bodies on all data protection matters. **Required Skills:** - Deep knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related regulatory landscape. - Strong operational focus: policy writing, DPIA execution, incident response. - Excellent stakeholder management and senior leadership influence. - Effective communication, both written and verbal, tailored to technical and non‑technical audiences. - Ability to work autonomously and prioritize competing tasks. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional – UK (CIPP/UK) or equivalent are highly desirable.

London, United kingdom

On site

19-01-2026