Data Protection Manager

Salary: Competitive per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Flexible working with up to 3 days a week in our VHQ, Crawley

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 26th of June

In a nutshell

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for privacy? We’re looking for a seasoned data protection leader to join our General Counsel’s Office as Manager – Data Protection.

You’ll be our go-to expert on all things data privacy, leading Virgin Atlantic’s data protection strategy and compliance across the business. From shaping our response to emerging global regulations to managing incident response and audits, you’ll ensure we stay ahead of the curve—without slowing innovation.

Day to day

• Lead our privacy programme and incident response strategy
• Advise senior leadership and engage with regulators like the ICO
• Oversee compliance frameworks, audits, and training
• Monitor global regulatory developments and shape our strategic response
• Represent our interests in industry-specific consultations
• Inspire and lead a high-performing privacy team

About you

You’re a recognised authority in data protection, with expert-level knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and a strong grasp of global privacy frameworks. You’ve successfully led enterprise-wide privacy programmes, managed regulatory relationships (including with the ICO), and responded to complex data incidents with confidence and clarity.

You bring:

• Proven experience translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business-ready solutions
• A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate regulatory shifts and shape proactive compliance strategies
• A track record of designing and embedding robust privacy frameworks, policies, and training across diverse business functions
• The confidence to advise senior leaders and influence at all levels
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach that balances risk with innovation
• A passion for building a culture of privacy and empowering teams to do the right thing with data

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Be yourself

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.