PrivaTalent is a specialist Data Protection Officer recruitment partner for organisations that need people who understand GDPR, privacy governance and the realities of the role.
Hiring a Data Protection Officer is not simply a search for someone with “GDPR” on their CV. The right DPO needs the independence, regulatory knowledge, communication skills and organisational credibility to advise senior stakeholders, monitor compliance and engage confidently with supervisory authorities.
We recruit DPOs and senior data protection professionals across permanent, interim and contract assignments. That includes Group DPOs, Regional DPOs, outsourced or fractional DPO leadership, Data Protection Managers and senior privacy specialists where the brief has a strong data protection remit.
We look beyond job titles. Depending on the brief, we assess GDPR and UK data protection knowledge, experience with DPIAs and RoPA, DSARs, incidents, international transfers, vendor risk, privacy governance, stakeholder management and the ability to translate regulation into practical business decisions.
PrivaTalent supports searches across the UK and Europe, including organisations building their first dedicated privacy function and established teams hiring senior leadership.
Long-term appointments for building and scaling specialist teams.
Specialist cover for transformation, parental leave, urgent gaps and fixed-term programmes.
Search coverage across the UK and European privacy, GRC and data protection market.
The timeline depends on seniority, location and the scarcity of the profile. A clear brief and access to specialist candidates can materially shorten the search because we are not starting with a generalist database.
Yes. We support interim and contract DPO requirements as well as permanent appointments, including situations where an organisation needs immediate cover.
Yes. UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and wider UK privacy requirements are within our core data protection focus.
Tell us what you are hiring for and we will help you build the search around the right expertise.
Privacy Counsel, Privacy Managers, Privacy Analysts and Heads of Privacy.
Governance, risk and assurance specialists who can talk to a board.
Data protection specialists and leaders, including DPO appointments.
Hiring a Data Protection Officer specifically? See DPO recruitment.
