At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global privacy and data protection initiatives in a fast-paced digital environment.
- Company: Dynamic international business consultancy with a focus on digital innovation.
- Benefits: Strong salary package, hybrid working, and opportunities for long-term career progression.
- Other info: High visibility role with diverse challenges and a commitment to customer protection.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data protection while influencing senior leadership in a complex environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in data protection roles and strong knowledge of GDPR regulations.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
International Business Consultancy - London
Hybrid working, 2/3 days a week in the office.
We’re partnering with a fast-paced, international digital business looking to appoint an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead and evolve its global privacy and data protection function. This is a high impact role sitting at the intersection of legal, compliance, technology, security and operations. You’ll act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on privacy, helping shape governance frameworks, influence senior stakeholders and ensure data is handled responsibly across a complex, highly regulated environment.
The position would suit someone who enjoys balancing commercial objectives with strong regulatory oversight, while operating in a business that processes large volumes of customer data across multiple jurisdictions.
What you’ll be doing:
- Acting as the lead authority on global privacy and data protection matters.
- Driving compliance across UK GDPR, EU GDPR and wider international privacy regulation.
- Developing and maintaining privacy policies, governance frameworks and operational standards.
- Advising senior leadership on privacy risk, regulatory obligations and business impact.
- Partnering closely with product, marketing, technology, legal and security teams.
- Leading DPIAs, privacy reviews and risk mitigation activities.
- Managing third party data processing and international data transfer considerations.
- Supporting privacy by design across customer journeys, onboarding and digital products.
- Handling regulatory engagement, audits, investigations and data subject matters.
- Delivering privacy training and helping build a strong compliance culture across the business.
What they’re looking for:
- Proven experience in a Data Protection Officer or senior privacy leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR and wider privacy legislation.
- Experience operating within a regulated digital, fintech, payments or complex online environment.
- Strong understanding of data governance, consent management and privacy risk.
- Ability to influence stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams.
- Confident balancing commercial needs with regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent experience would be beneficial.
Why this role:
- Opportunity to shape and mature a global privacy function.
- High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Complex, international environment with varied data protection challenges.
- Business investing heavily in governance, compliance and customer protection.
- Strong salary package with long term progression opportunities.
For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch.
Swedish Data Protection Officer in London employer: Humankind Global Recruitment
Join a dynamic international business consultancy in London as a Swedish Data Protection Officer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the global privacy and data protection function. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside a strong commitment to employee growth through training and development opportunities. With a focus on compliance and governance, this is an excellent opportunity to influence senior leadership while working in a complex, fast-paced environment that values your expertise and offers a competitive salary package.
Contact Details:
Humankind Global Recruitment Recruitment Team
