Data Protection Consultant

Role: Senior Data Protection Consultant

Location: London, Bristol, or Manchester (Hybrid; travel to the London office required approx. 1 day every 2 weeks if based outside London)

Contract Length: Initial 6 months

Day Rate: £650/day (Inside IR35)

Clearance: BPSS

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Protection Consultant to join a high-profile digital transformation initiative within the public sector.

This is a senior-level advisory role designed for a privacy professional who views data protection as a business enabler rather than a blocker. You will work directly with digital product delivery teams, software developers, and data architects to embed Privacy by Design into complex, large-scale technical environments.

Note: This is an individual contributor role focused on high-level stakeholder engagement and delivery; there are no direct line management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with software engineers, developers, and product teams to embed Privacy by Design into ongoing digital build and transformation projects.
• Provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice on complex data privacy risks, working comfortably with ambiguity to navigate technical challenges.
• Act as a key liaison between technical delivery teams and senior stakeholders, translating privacy requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Support ongoing GDPR compliance, data sharing initiatives, and privacy assessments across digital governance functions.

What We Are Looking For

• Digital & Technical Privacy Experience: Proven track record embedding privacy into large-scale transformation, digital product delivery, or software development projects (ideally within Central Government or the wider Public Sector).
• Privacy by Design Focus: Solid experience working alongside developers and data architects. Please note: This role is strictly focused on Data Protection/Privacy rather than Information Security or Assurance.
• Pragmatic Problem Solver: Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at delivering creative workarounds to enable delivery while managing risk.
• Senior Stakeholder Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to advise and report directly to senior leadership.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of GDPR and proficiency across Microsoft 365.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognized privacy certifications such as CIPP/E , CIPT , or CIPM .

How to Apply

If you are a privacy expert who thrives in technical, fast-paced environments and meets the requirements above, please submit your CV directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.