Data Protection Officer

£100-120k salary with £20-30k bonus, pension, private health and much more.

Hybrid, 3 days in Glasgow

Are 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.