Data Security Consultant

Billigence

. Lead and manage an 8-person Data Security team .

Posted 10/2/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing Data Security teams, implementing Data Security and Governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and data privacy standards. Capable of identifying security risks and driving remediation while effectively engaging with senior stakeholders.

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Data Security ManagementData Governance ImplementationGDPR ComplianceStakeholder ManagementRisk Identification and Remediation

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Hard Skills

Data SecurityData GovernanceData ClassificationAccess GovernanceData ProtectionSecurity PoliciesSecurity StandardsSecurity ControlsPrivacy Risk ManagementData Flow Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeam CoordinationStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

PIISensitive DataData PrivacySecurity DocumentationGovernance FrameworksSecurity AssessmentsData OwnersData Stewards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage an 8-person Data Security team
Set priorities, allocate work and coordinate team delivery
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to security team members
Act as a senior escalation point for Data Security matters
Lead data security workstreams and ensure delivery against programme objectives
Work with business, security, data, privacy and technology stakeholders
Develop and implement Data Security and Governance frameworks
Define and improve data security policies, standards and controls
Identify and classify PII and sensitive data
Support data access and security governance
Identify security and privacy risks and drive remediation
Support GDPR, privacy and security assessments
Work with technical teams to understand data flows and how sensitive data is processed
Work with Data Owners and Data Stewards to improve security and governance maturity
Run workshops and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
Produce security documentation, processes and operating procedures
Help embed strong Data Security, Privacy and Governance practices across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in Data Security and Data Governance
Proven leadership experience, ideally managing or leading a security/data security team
Experience leading a team of around 8 or more people
Strong understanding of PII, sensitive data and data classification
Experience implementing data security policies, standards and controls
Experience with access governance and data protection
Good understanding of GDPR and Data Privacy
Experience identifying and managing security, privacy and data risks
Experience working with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Security and Technology teams
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
Ability to manage priorities, coordinate resources and drive delivery
Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
Ability to start ASAP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity, inclusive employer
Fair consideration of all applicants
Applications welcomed from people of all backgrounds