Head of Data Protection and AI Governance

We're looking for a Head of Data Protection and AI Governance to lead our Data Protection & AI Governance function, shaping how Civica manages data and AI responsibly, lawfully, and with integrity.

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 expert reviewer for high-risk processing activities and complex privacy decisions
• Provide transparent assurance to senior leadership on DP and AI risks, regulatory developments, and governance posture
• Deep experience building and scaling privacy and AI governance programmes
• Strong applied knowledge of UK and international privacy and AI regulation
• Proven capability in governance design and influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams of data protection and AI governance professionals
• Hands-on experience of AI risk management across the full AI lifecycle

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 extra days
• 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
• Health Cash Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Affinity Groups
• Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded