Data Protection Officer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Data Protection and AI Governance Business Partner to join a leading software organisation, supporting enterprise-wide privacy, compliance, and responsible AI initiatives across a diverse portfolio of technology products and services. DATA PROTECTION and AI GOVERNANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - REMOTE - 4-MONTH CONTRACT - INSIDE IR35 - UP TO 500 PER DAY This role requires a CIPP/E-qualified Data Protection professional with 4-5 years'' experience working within a software house, SaaS provider, or technology-led organisation in a similar Data Protection, Privacy, or AI Governance position.As a Data Protection and AI Governance Business Partner, you will play a key role in operationalising privacy and AI governance frameworks, delivering expert advisory services, and supporting responsible innovation across the business. Working within a specialist compliance team, you will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Technology, Operations, HR, Legal, and Security teams to ensure privacy and AI governance requirements are embedded throughout the organisation.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced privacy professional with a strong background in GDPR compliance, supplier assurance, privacy impact assessments, and emerging AI governance practices within a software development environment. Key Responsibilities:Lead supplier assurance reviews for AI systems and data protection matters, assessing contractual and technical controls and approving ..... full job details .....