Location: Maidenhead, 2 days a week in the office, 3 from home
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting from £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

What you’ll be doing
We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Data Protection Officer to lead our global privacy and data protection strategy. This is a pivotal role with a focus on managing data risk, ensuring compliance with international privacy laws, and establishing governance frameworks for emerging technologies such as AI.

As the DPO, you will be our SME working across multiple Areas, partnering with senior leadership, marketing, IT, and operational teams to safeguard our data assets, innovate safely and embed privacy into daily practice.

We’re looking for someone who brings confident leadership and a deep connection to our mission. You’ll be joining an environment that thrives on purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference, so we’re seeking someone who not only has the skills, but also the energy and enthusiasm to inspire others. If you’re someone who leads with integrity, communicates with clarity, and genuinely enjoys building relationships across all levels, we’d love to hear from you.

What you need to have

• Proven experience in data protection, privacy law, or compliance
• Strong understanding of GDPR, UK DPA, and AI governance principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Legal, IT, or data governance background preferred
• Demonstrable and extensive experience of leading the Data Protection within a global, multi-site enterprise
• Experience of managing third parties and third party delivered services
• Practical and demonstrable achievement in linking information and data protection strategies, policy and implementations to organisational outcomes
  

Who we are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
  

How to apply
Apply by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.

As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued