Data Protection Governance Manager

Job title: Data Protection Governance Manager
Reference: 43088
Division: Legal & Secretariat
Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB
Contract type: Fixed term/Secondment (12 weeks)
Work schedule: Minimum 3 days in the office
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job grade: B
Closing date: 11/11/2025

Overview

We are looking for a Data Protection Governance Manager who understands how data protection integrates with core business operations, including audit, assurance, cyber security, customer experience, and learning & development. You will bring experience in leading compliance initiatives, managing risk and control activities, and supporting business units to meet regulatory obligations. Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as you'll be working with internal teams, regulatory bodies, committees, and cross functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the review, update, and communication of policies, standards, and procedures to relevant stakeholders and business areas.
• Managing and maintaining Privacy Notices and FAQ documents.
• Planning, coordinating, and delivering data protection training, communications, and engagement initiatives across the company.
• Administering the Data Protection Committee and the Water UK forum.
• Leading risk and control activities for the Data Protection function.
• Managing ICO registrations for all entities within the Kemble group.
• Maintaining and updating entries for the ICO accountability tracker.
• Overseeing the upkeep of the DP Hub and Portal on SharePoint.

Skills & Qualifications

• Highly skilled in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, committees, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in planning, coordinating, and delivering training, communications, and engagement initiatives that promote a strong understanding of data protection across the business.
• Solid awareness of how data protection integrates with key business functions-such as audit, assurance, cyber security, customer experience, and learning & development.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint administration.
• Experience in compliance, ideally within GDPR or data protection, and expertise in risk management, multitasking, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and written communication-including minute taking.
• Positive and approachable, an excellent communicator.
• Initiative and proactivity, able to work without close supervision.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and take ownership of the role.
• Collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance related pay directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Personal medical assessments - open to all once a year.
• Access to a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Application Note

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.