Data Protection Officer

We're Hiring: Data Protection & IT Compliance Officer (Pakistan, UK-aligned)📍 Islamabad-based | Office-based | 12:00-21:30 PKR🏥 NHS-aligned | GDPR | Cybersecurity | ISO 27001🚀 Build the gold standard of global compliance with us.Aetheria Group is a fast-growing, government-backed global services company operating in the UK, Pakistan, and internationally — trusted to deliver healthcare services, social care services, financial, technology and marketing managed services, staffing, and compliant solutions at scale. We are now expanding our compliance operations as we handle live NHS patient data and scale our information governance to meet the highest UK regulatory standards.This is your chance to own and lead data protection, cybersecurity, and NHS compliance for a group that is growing rapidly and making real impact across various services including health and public sector.🎯 The MissionWe're looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) with strong IT and cybersecurity awareness to help ensure that our UK and Pakistan operations remain fully compliant with:UK GDPR & the Data Protection Act 2018NHS DSPT & Caldicott PrinciplesISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security)Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials PlusNHS & public sector framework contractsThis is not a theoretical role — you’ll shape real compliance architecture, advise our board, and protect real patient data.✅ What You’ll DoLead DPIAs, SARs, RoPA, breach response & policy writingAdvise on secure data handling between UK and Pakistan teamsOwn Cyber Essentials & ISO27001 documentation and audit prepTrain staff, liaise with IT & oversee real-world compliance deliverySupport NHS DSPT submissions and liaise with NHS partners🧠 Who You AreYou might be a compliance consultant, infosec analyst, NHS data lead, or DPO-in-waiting — but you’re ready to step into an internationally-facing, board-level role where your ideas, judgment, and ethics shape how data is protected across borders.We’re looking for someone who has:3–7 years in data protection, compliance, or cybersecurityUK GDPR knowledge with practical experience (DPIAs, RoPA, SARs)Exposure to NHS or health sector data handling preferredAwareness of Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001Excellent written/spoken English and confident cross-team collaborationPakistan-based but responsive to UK time zonesBonus if you hold:CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Auditor/Implementer, NHS DSPT certifications🌍 What We OfferHigh-impact work protecting real NHS patient dataInternational exposure with UK government and NHS frameworksLeadership visibility and board-level trustCompetitive local compensationGrowth path into global compliance leadership📩 Apply now: Submit your CV and a short cover letter 🧠 Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a practical assessment.🔗 #GDPR #DataProtectionOfficer #CyberSecurity #NHSCompliance #ISO27001 #CyberEssentials #InformationGovernance #PakistanJobs #UKJobs #HealthcareTech #ComplianceCareers #Islamabad #DPOJobs