Data Protection Manager

Role overview

Location and work arrangement

• The role is based at ScottishPower HQ with a hybrid working arrangement.

Salary and benefits

• Salary starts from £59,200 per annum, with a bonus of up to 15%.
• Benefits include private healthcare, pension contributions, 36 days of annual leave, and other listed employee benefits.

What you'll be doing

• Lead on data protection matters across People & Organisation and Health & Safety.
• Provide expert advice on privacy requirements, contract negotiations and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure assessments are completed, risks are identified and mitigated, and data protection controls remain effective.
• Support training and awareness, monitor KPIs, and represent the function at corporate forums and industry groups.
• Advise teams on responsibilities and support compliance with GDPR and wider data protection legislation.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in data protection, privacy compliance or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, data protection legislation and privacy best practice.
• Ability to analyse complex information and find practical solutions to risk and compliance challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of information security, technology risks and risk management principles is sought.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• An industry-recognised Data Protection qualification is advantageous.

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