Head of Data Protection and AI Governance
CivicaLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Civica is a GovTech company that makes software for public services, championing the use of technology to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations.
Job Description
Civica is seeking a Head of Data Protection and AI Governance to lead their Compliance & Integrity function, ensuring responsible data and AI use across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have experience building and scaling privacy and AI governance programmes, and be able to influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change across a complex organization.
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
- Provide transparent, confident assurance to senior leadership on DP and AI risks
Benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays
- Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering
- Pension Contributions – 5% employer match
- Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness
- Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum
- Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents)
- Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare
- Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more
- Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care
- Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities
- Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded