Data Protection Lead

On behalf of my Central Government client, I am looking for an experienced Data Protection Lead to provide expert data protection advice across digital programmes, supporting teams to deliver compliant, user-centred services. Key Responsibilities: Create and maintain a log of specialist data protection advice provided to delivery teams Lead and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Produce key data protection documentation, including Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and lawful basis guidance Manage data-sharing requirements, including templates and guidance for data-sharing agreements and international data transfers Deliver training sessions, knowledge-sharing activities, and written guidance to upskill staff Develop and maintain data protection policies, standards, and process documentation Essential Skills & Experience: Expert legal knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 A strong understanding of data protection principles and individual rights Proven experience delivering data protection advice within digital projects, ideally involving AI or machine learning systems Hands-on experience conducting and supporting DPIAs in a collaborative and pragmatic way Experience advising on data-sharing agreements and data transfer mechanisms Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Privacy qualifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM are highly desirable Any experience working in, or with, the public sector, or familiar with government ways of working, is highly beneficial Please apply online with your CV.