Head of Data Protection

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the data protection strategy
• Serve as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer under UK GDPR
• Monitor compliance with data protection laws, internal policies, and regulatory obligations
• Provide advice on and monitor Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Act as the main point of contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
• Manage data subject rights and privacy queries
• Drive continuous improvement of data protection training and awareness
• Ensure privacy by design and default is embedded across change initiatives
• Lead investigations into complex or high-risk data protection incidents
• Develop data protection KPIs and Board-level reporting dashboards
• Oversee third-party data protection assurance and contractual controls
• Collaborate with Cyber Security to align privacy and security risk management

Requirements

• Substantial experience as a Data Protection Officer
• Expertise in UK and EU data protection laws and UK GDPR
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Technical knowledge of current data management and communication technologies
• Experience in continuous improvement activities

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPP/E
• CIPT
• CISM
• Advanced report writing experience

About the Company

Together has helped thousands of people, businesses, and professionals unlock their property ambitions for over 50 years through mortgages and secured loans. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, the company supports customers throughout the UK with a £7 billion loan book.