Head of Data Protection and AI Governance
CivicaTrafford, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Civica is a GovTech champion that supports the needs of citizens and public sector organizations through technology.
Job Description
Civica is seeking a Head of Data Protection and AI Governance to lead their compliance and integrity function, shaping the company's approach to privacy and AI governance.
Requirements
- Lead, develop, and mentor the DP & AI Governance team
- Define and own Civica's enterprise-wide DP & AI governance framework
- Embed governance across the product and AI lifecycle
- Design and own the AI Governance & DP operations roadmap
- Lead end-to-end privacy operations
- Act as the expert reviewer for high-risk processing activities and complex privacy decisions
Benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays
- Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering
- 5% employer match to support your future
- Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness
- 4x salary tax-free lump sum
- £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents)
- Fast access to private healthcare
- Claim back physio, therapies & more
- Cover for routine & emergency care
- Join employee-led communities
- Refer a friend & get rewarded