Data Protection Team Manager

Overview

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a leading not-for-profit organisation in their search for an interim Data Protection Team Manager to provide short-term cover and leadership across a busy Data Protection / Information Governance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data protection professional to step into a hands-on management role, supporting business-as-usual activity while ensuring high-quality advice and compliance across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of a data protection / information governance team.
• Manage team workload, ensuring priorities are clear and outputs are high quality and delivered to deadlines.
• Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive data protection issues.
• Provide pragmatic advice to stakeholders across the organisation on UK GDPR, privacy and compliance matters.
• Support operational delivery, including hands-on involvement in day-to-day DP work where required.
• Ensure effective handling of subject access requests, disclosures, compliance queries and incident/breach matters.
• Maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a confident, high-performing team culture.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing a data protection / information governance team.
• Strong people management experience, including oversight of workload, performance and delivery.
• Extensive working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection compliance in practice.
• Comfortable being hands-on and operational - able to support and progress day-to-day work quickly.
• Able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Pragmatic, organised and confident prioritising in a fast-paced environment.
• Background within public sector or not-for-profit settings (highly desirable).

Opportunity Details

• Job Title: Interim Data Protection Team Manager
• Location: Hybrid / Remote
• Daily Rate: £245.00 - £270.00 (Umbrella)
• Contract Type: Temporary (3-6 months)
• Hours: Full-time

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic interim opportunity to step into a trusted leadership role within a mission-driven organisation. You'll provide stability, expert oversight and hands-on support across critical data protection activity during a key period.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt on for more information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.