Data Protection Manager

Help us create a better future, quicker

At ScottishPower, protecting information is critical to maintaining trust, supporting our people and enabling our journey towards a smarter, more sustainable future. As Data Protection Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of data protection across our People & Organisation and Health & Safety functions.

Working closely with the Corporate Data Protection Officer, you'll help shape and deliver our data protection programme, ensuring compliance with legislation while supporting colleagues across the business to manage privacy risks effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data protection professional to influence policy, drive best practice and make a meaningful impact across a complex and evolving organisation.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead on data protection matters across People & Organisation and Health & Safety, providing expert advice and guidance on privacy requirements, contract negotiations and regulatory obligations. You'll ensure that appropriate assessments are completed, risks are identified and mitigated, and data protection controls remain effective throughout business operations.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, supporting training and awareness initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators and representing the function at corporate forums and industry groups. You'll also act as a trusted advisor, helping teams understand their responsibilities while ensuring compliance with GDPR and wider data protection legislation.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an experienced privacy and data protection professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be comfortable working across multiple priorities and influencing colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

You will ideally bring: