Data Protection Team Manager

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a leading not-for-profit organisation in their search for an interim Data Protection Team Manager to provide short-term cover and leadership across a busy Data Protection / Information Governance function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data protection professional to step into a hands-on management role, supporting business-as-usual activity while ensuring high-quality advice and compliance across the organisation.



In this role, you will manage a small specialist team and provide expert guidance on day-to-day data protection matters. This is a practical, delivery-focused interim position requiring someone who can be trusted to take ownership quickly, lead the team with confidence, and get fully involved in casework where required. You will provide oversight of workload, quality and timelines, ensuring the team delivers timely, pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment.



You will also act as a key point of escalation for complex data protection queries and support wider organisational compliance, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Experience within the public or not-for-profit sectors is highly desirable, alongside proven people management capability and strong technical knowledge of UK GDPR and wider data protection requirements.



The successful candidate will be a confident, knowledgeable and proactive team manager with extensive experience across data protection and privacy. You will be comfortable balancing operational delivery with leadership responsibilities and able to build trust quickly with both staff and senior stakeholders.





Job Title: Interim Data Protection Team Manager

Location: Hybrid / Remote

Daily Rate: £245.00 - £270.00 (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Temporary (3-6 months)

Hours: Full-time





Key Responsibilities

· Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of a data protection / information governance team.

· Manage team workload, ensuring priorities are clear and outputs are high quality and delivered to deadlines.

· Act as the escalation point for complex or sensitive data protection issues.

· Provide pragmatic advice to stakeholders across the organisation on UK GDPR, privacy and compliance matters.

· Support operational delivery, including hands-on involvement in day-to-day DP work where required.

· Ensure effective handling of subject access requests, disclosures, compliance queries and incident/breach matters.

· Maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a confident, high-performing team culture.



Candidate Profile

· Proven experience managing a data protection / information governance team.

· Strong people management experience, including oversight of workload, performance and delivery.

· Extensive working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection compliance in practice.

· Comfortable being hands-on and operational - able to support and progress day-to-day work quickly.

· Able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.

· Pragmatic, organised and confident prioritising in a fast-paced environment.

· Background within public sector or not-for-profit settings (highly desirable).



Why Apply?

This is a fantastic interim opportunity to step into a trusted leadership role within a mission-driven organisation. You'll provide stability, expert oversight and hands-on support across critical data protection activity during a key period.



If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt on for more information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.