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.
Are you a senior privacy manager ready to drive privacy best practices across a global bank? £70-...
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Take ownership of data protection for a tech-first, challenger bank as they continue to scale glo...
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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.
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.