Head of Data Protection

Barclay Simpson • Full-time • Glasgow, Scotland • 3w ago

£110-120k salary with £20-30k bonus, pension, private health and much more.Hybrid, 3 days in GlasgowAre you a senior data protection leader ready to take ownership of privacy in a global bank?A chance to shape data protection in a global financial powerhouse. Own the strategy, build and lead a team, and embed privacy into a business that thrives on innovation.This newly created role offers significant scope to shape data privacy strategy and influence decision-making at senior levels.What you’ll do:

Lead on privacy oversight, identifying and assessing compliance risks and helping the business embed best practice
Manage and investigate data privacy breaches, including containment, reporting, and preventative measures
Conduct deep dives on high-risk areas and test control effectiveness and outcomes for data subjects
Oversee compliance with global privacy legislation, including GDPR and cross-border data transfers
Advise on data retention, privacy-enhancing technologies, and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with technical, legal, and first line teams to strengthen privacy outcomes across the group

What you’ll bring:

A senior data protection/privacy professional with hands-on leadership experience.
Experience from a large-scale financial services organisation. If not FS, similar insurance, professional services, asset management, investment.
Deep knowledge of data protection regulations (GDPR, DPA, etc.), IT infrastructure, and data lifecycle management.
A strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
Ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
Demonstrable ability to win hearts and minds on privacy!

This role will suit someone who combines technical depth with a strategic mindset. You'll have the platform to shape privacy governance across the enterprise, backed by a supportive leadership team and strong institutional commitment to compliance and risk excellence.

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