Senior Data Protection Manager

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 14th December 2025

Salary

£54,700

Job description

This role demands a high degree of autonomy, judgement and creativity in applying data protection principles to complex and emerging technologies. The post holder will lead the completion and integration of the ICO's AI and Data Protection Risk Toolkit and Governance and Accountability in AI Toolkit, support DPIA owners in identifying and mitigating AI-related risks, and champion innovative approaches to data protection by design and default. They will represent HM Land Registry in internal and external forums, contribute to policy development, and deputise for the Data Protection Officer when required.

As a leading practitioner, you will build, guide, and develop the data protection team which is likely to expand and reshape as HMLR launches the ambitious 2025+ Strategy and subsequent sub strategies, which include Data, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Counter Fraud. As HMLR navigates this new strategic landscape, the team's adaptability and expertise will be central to supporting the organisation's goals and safeguarding its information assets.

For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Pack.

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will have practitioner level qualification in data protection such as the British Computer Society Certificate Practitioner level or equivalent. Practical experience of providing expert data protection advice particularly in relation to AI and machine learning projects. You will have detailed knowledge of UK GDPR and associated codes of practice and experience leading cross-functional projects or initiatives with strategic impact. You have experience of risk management, particularly in emerging technologies and in influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

Practitioner level qualification in data protection such as the British Computer Society Certificate Practitioner level or equivalent

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

To apply you will be asked to confirm that you hold a practitioner level qualification in data protection such as the British Computer Society certificate or equivalent.

If you don't then the application process will end here as this is an essential requirement for the role.

Please complete your CV to include your work history and qualifications.

Then complete the Personal Statement section (in no more than 750 words), please demonstrate how you meet the following essential Experience criteria:

• Practical experience of providing expert data protection advice particularly in relation to AI and machine learning projects.
• Detailed knowledge of UK GDPR and associated codes of practice.
• Risk management experience, particularly in emerging technologies.

Please review your application form before clicking 'submit' –once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications –this is 11:55pm on the advertised date.

In case of a high volume of applications we may complete a pre-sift on your CV.

And then complete a second pre-sift on the below essential experience criteria:

• Practical experience of providing expert data protection advice particularly in relation to AI and machine learning projects.

The sift will take place shortly after the closing date.

If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a virtual, blended interview and deliver a pre-prepared presentation. Details will be provided on invitation to interview. The blended interview will test the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Candidate Pack, as well as the strengths associated with the role.

We want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to strength questions, and so we don't advertise which strengths are being tested. The best way to prepare for strengths questions is to reflect on what you identify as your own personal strengths, and your preferred ways of working.

We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing the 12th January.

Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.

Please note, we will not be testing desirable criteria at the application or interview process.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use

HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people.

If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role is in a certain business critical category. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa.

You must ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.

You can find more information on how we use your personal data on our website

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name :Paul Douglas
• Email :paul.douglas@landregistry.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email :hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk