Job Title: Data Protection Manager Salary, circa £50,000 DOE Location: Mid Kent Hybrid working model available Monday to Friday 35-hour week Our client an established organisation is seeking a Data Protection Manager to join its Operations function. This is a key role for an experienced data protection professional who can combine strategic understanding with hands-on implementation across multiple business areas. Working collaboratively across multiple teams, including Risk, Compliance and the Data Protection Officer, you ll ensure a consistent and effective approach to privacy and data protection across the organisation. Duties include but not exhausted: Act as the main point of contact for data protection and privacy within Operations. Ensure operational processes comply with UK GDPR and internal data protection policies. Maintain and update Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs). Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), lawful processing, retention, and consent. Identify, assess and mitigate data protection risks within operational processes and supplier relationships. Support the management and reporting of data protection incidents and personal data breaches. Deliver targeted training and awareness sessions to embed a culture of privacy by design. Stay informed on emerging AI and automated decision-making regulations and their impact on data protection. The successful candidate will have: Strong leadership with demonstrable skills. Deep technic