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Data Governance Manager

Planet Pharma
London
5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities


  • Advise staff on data protection obligations under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and ISO standards.
  • Lead privacy-by-design initiatives across projects and ensure data protection is embedded from the outset.
  • Oversee compliance with data protection laws, internal policies, and certification frameworks.
  • Conduct audits, maintain records of processing activities, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Maintain and update data protection and security policies, including consent forms and data management plans.
  • Deliver training and awareness programmes to ensure staff understand their responsibilities—especially in high-risk areas like HR, IT, and clinical research.
  • Guide teams through Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and advise on safeguards for sensitive data.
  • Support breach response efforts, including containment, reporting, and post-incident reviews.
  • Act as the primary contact for regulators (e.g., ICO) and coordinate responses to inspections and inquiries.
  • Manage data subject rights requests and ensure timely, compliant handling.
  • Represent the organisation in external partnerships, ensuring data protection requirements are clearly defined and upheld.


✅ Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer or equivalent privacy leadership role.
  • Deep knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and related data protection principles.
  • Experience leading ISO27001 and ISO9001 certification activities.
  • Familiarity with applying data protection in scientific research, healthcare, or not-for-profit settings.
  • Understanding of information security standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001) and their intersection with privacy obligations.
  • Comfortable engaging with regulators and managing high-risk data processing consultations.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with legal, HR, IT, and research teams.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a robust data protection compliance programme, including DPIAs, breach response, training, and vendor assessments.
  • Strong grasp of technology systems and data management practices, including cloud services, databases, and analytics.


🎓 Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Information Governance, Data Security, or a related field.
  • Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.


🌟 Skills & Attributes

  • High integrity and independence; able to work autonomously with sound judgment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
  • Strong communication skills; able to translate complex regulations into clear guidance.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a methodical approach to compliance.
  • Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
  • Resilience and discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Collaborative and influential; able to build trust across departments while maintaining an objective stance.

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