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Barclay Simpson’s data protection job recruiters work closely with employers to understand and anticipate their needs.

We operate across banking and financial services, and in the fintech, commercial, technology and professional service sectors. We offer job opportunities in London and across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

Employers we speak to are looking for knowledgeable data protection specialists to implement data security measures and protect their business. Data protection officer jobs we recruit for also commonly involve the provision of data protection strategies and security controls.

Data protection officer job candidates should demonstrate impressive levels of legal knowledge and technical expertise. And they need the drive to stay informed about emerging threats and technologies. More senior roles also require leadership and project management capabilities.

Because data protection professionals work closely with IT teams, collaboration and communication strengths are essential.

Take a look at our current data protection jobs and get in touch to discuss your options.

  • Data Protection Officer, Part Time

    • Location: Edinbugh
    • Salary: £300-350 per day INSIDE IR35
    • Job type: Contract
    • Sector: Government/Public Sector

    21 hours per week 1 day onsite in Edinburgh £300-350 per day INSIDE IR35 A sensitive and high-pro...

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  • AI and Privacy Analyst

    • Location: London
    • Salary: £75,000 plus equity and training
    • Job type: Permanent

    London £65,000 – £75,000 + Training + Benefits Shape the future of privacy and AI in a way ...

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  • Data Protection Manager – 6 Month Contract

    • Location: London
    • Salary: £80,000
    • Job type: Contract
    • Sector: Banking

    £80,000 pro rata Fixed Term Central London, Hybrid Do you want to take ownership of data protecti...

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  • Data Protection Advisor

    • Location: Milton Keynes
    • Salary: £45000
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Not-for-Profit, Government/Public Sector

    Would you like to work for a market leading, global company as part of their Data Protection team...

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  • Data Protection Advisor

    • Location: Milton Keynes
    • Salary: £45,000
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Commerce and Industry

    Would you like to work for a market leading, global company as part of their Data Protection team...

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  • Data Protection Analyst

    • Location: Buckinghamshire
    • Salary: £50-55k salary, bonus, 5% pension match
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Sector: Commerce and Industry

    Data Protection Analyst £55k salary, 35 hours a week, 1 office day in 10, £300 homeworking budget...

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What Is the Average Salary for Data Protection Jobs?

An experienced data protection officer can expect to earn £100,000–£150,000 in central London and £90,000–£140,000 elsewhere in the UK, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data.

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How Much Does a Data Protection Officer Earn?

A data protection officer can expect to earn £100,000–£150,000 in central London and £90,000–£140,000 in other UK locations, according to seniority, location and experience. These figures are taken from the 2025 Barclay Simpson Salary Survey & Recruitment Trends Guide: Cyber Security & Data Privacy.

Are Data Protection Officers Still in Demand?

There is still demand for data protection officers across all sectors and company sizes. Data protection is a business-critical area and incidents such as data breaches bring reputational risk for today’s businesses. Data protection officers play a vital role in mitigating this risk.

Data Protection Resources

Our specialist data protection recruitment consultants share their knowledge and insights in a number of Barclay Simpson publications:

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