Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Why ? PE backed / high growth SaaS Vendor

Location - remote in England, travel to Reading area office monthly

• Have you been a Compliance Manager in a fast growing technology or SaaS business?
• Do you have strong Data Protection, GDPR and Data Protection experience and knowledge?
• Do you want to build and shape a commercially minded Compliance function?

A PE backed and growing SaaS vendor are looking for a Compliance Manager to play a key operational role in supporting data protection, internal compliance practices, and customer assurance activities. This role reflects the organisation's revised compliance structure, with compliance delivery embedded within the Technology function. The role is hands-on, focused on operational GDPR activities, maintaining required documentation, responding to customer queries and supporting teams with practical data protection guidance. The position also acts as Data Protection Officer (DPO).

This is a great opportunity to use your experience and knowledge to shape the role, function, and growth of the business.

Compliance Manager - Responsibilities

• Serve as Data Protection Officer (DPO) under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Monitor and support compliance with data protection policies and procedures across the business
• Maintain statutory GDPR documentation including RoPA, DPIAs and data mapping records
• Oversee and manage data subject rights requests (SARs, deletion, correction, objections)
• Provide practical, operational advice to teams on day-to-day data processing activities and internal compliance training
• Maintain the internal compliance registers relevant to data protection and support internal reviews that relate to GDPR and operational compliance practices
• Complete customer data protection sections within security/compliance questionnaires
• Produce and maintain up-to-date operational compliance materials for use by Commercial teams
• Work closely with the Information Security Officer and Technology on matters where data protection and technical security overlap
• ICO Liaison - act as the administrative and operational point of contact for the ICO
• Support the CTO in breach documentation, notifications, or regulatory information requests.

Compliance Manager - Requirements

• Experience in a similar role in a SaaS or Technology company i.e. data protection or operational compliance role
• Experience in a fast-paced scale-up, high growth, or start-up Technology or SaaS company
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and ICO guidance as well as practical experience managing SARs and maintaining GDPR documentation
• Experienced in ISO auditing process
• Experience working with customer databases and personal data in a technology environment
• Experience supporting sales processes through data protection or compliance input
• Relevant training or certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS DP Practitioner)
• Understanding of information security principles (ISO responsibilities sit with the Information Security Officer)
• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships across teams

For more information please contact Katie at Matched Group