Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer c £70,000- £80,000 + Bens Hybrid working minimum 2 days in the office , near Coventry We are exclusively working with a well renowned British organisation based near Coventry in the Midlands. The organisation is now seeking to recruit a qualified lawyer with extensive Data Protection experience. The role: You’ll be the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and main contact for Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) issues for the organisation and subsidiaries. This role combines strategic oversight with technical expertise, leading a small team responsible for delivering high quality legal and compliance advice, primarily in relation to data protection, regulatory compliance and procurement. Requirements of the role: You’ll be a qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate and significant post-qualification experience, including strong expertise in commercial contracts, procurement and complex legal problem-solving. With a recognised data protection or privacy qualification, you’ll bring deep knowledge of GDPR and PECR, and the confidence and experience to act as a Data Protection Officer, providing strategic oversight and ensuring robust organisational compliance. Highly commercially aware, you’ll balance risk with business priorities while offering clear, pragmatic advice on emerging legal and regulatory issues. An influential and engaging communicator, you’ll build strong relationships at all levels, bringing the experience of leading and develop a small team, and translating complex legal concepts into practical, accessible guidance that supports effective decision-making across the organisation. In return you will be rewarded with a full range of benefits including: • Generous holiday allowance (30 days a year + Bank Holidays), plus 1 annual company day • Option to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave • Company funded health Cashplan to help with everyday costs; dental, optical, physiotherapy etc. • Health insurance • Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave • Performance-related pay • Competitive Pension and Life assurance (4 x Salary) Please apply with your CV for further information.