About Us
Simprints is a nonprofit tech company with a mission to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development. We build ethical, inclusive digital ID powered by biometrics to verify that health, aid, and services truly reach people. Simprints partners with organisations like Gavi to boost immunisation rates in developing countries, Ministries of Health like Ghana on pandemic response, and NGOs like BRAC to deliver maternal healthcare. Studies have shown Simprints increases impact through real-time, precision data, for example increasing maternal health visits by 38% in Bangladesh or accurate HIV tracing by 62% in Malawi. Today we’ve worked in over 17 countries helping deliver health, aid, and finance to >3M people. Our goal is to transform the way the world fights poverty, ensuring that every vaccine, every dollar, and every public good reaches the people who need them most.

About the Role
This position is critical to Simprints as a social enterprise working at the intersection of technology, global health, and international development. As the Senior Manager, IT and Data Protection, you will lead efforts to ensure legal compliance with global data protection regulations and support the ethical and privacy-first use of data in our operations. This role will not only provide guidance and advice but also actively create and compile essential documents such as contracts, privacy notices, consent forms, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). The goal is to empower our partners and internal teams with the tools and knowledge they need to implement privacy-first, responsible data practices effectively.

Your expertise will enable Simprints to achieve its mission while safeguarding the rights and trust of the individuals and communities we serve.

Key Goals

• Embed a privacy-first approach across Simprints’ projects, policies, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards for data protection.
• Build and maintain trust with individuals, communities, and regulatory bodies.
• Engage in privacy advocacy work like writing blogs and attending conferences,

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Manager, IT and Data Protection
• Reporting To: Chief People Officer
• Grade: UK Grade 6
• Location: Remote
• Salary: £50-60k per annum

Department Overview

This role will sit within the People Operations and IT team (POPIT) in a newly expanded role to assess Compliance, Data & Risk at Simprints. We have some great work and processes well established for IT, data protection and responsible data within our Project Delivery team and are looking for this person to ensure every part of our company, technology and operations meet the highest standards of ethics, privacy, and data protection. This role will manage our IT operations Manager who will help you enact IT and Security compliance and is keen to learn more about the data space.

Key Goals:

• Embed a privacy-first approach across Simprints’ projects, policies, and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards for data protection.
• Build and maintain trust with individuals, communities, and regulatory bodies.
• Engage in privacy advocacy work like writing blogs and attending conferences,

Requirements

Top Responsibilities, Skills and Competencies

• Key Responsibilities
• Data Protection Compliance:
• Develop, implement, and maintain Simprints’ privacy and data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with global laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging regulations.
• Monitor and advise on legal risks related to data privacy, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead the development and review of privacy notices, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and other legal documents.
• Regulatory Guidance:
• Stay ahead of changes in global data protection regulations, ensuring Simprints remains compliant with evolving legal requirements in current and future countries of operation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, partners, and internal teams on legal data protection matters.
• Represent Simprints in legal and regulatory forums, sharing insights and building relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Governance:
• Conduct and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure legal requirements for data handling are met, while promoting privacy by design principles.
• Maintain records of processing activities (RoPA) and oversee data breach response procedures.
• Training & Capacity Building:
• Develop and deliver training for internal teams and partners on privacy laws, data protection obligations, and ethical data practices.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure a strong understanding of legal requirements across the organisation.

• Skills:
• Legal Expertise:
• Extensive knowledge of global data protection laws and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA, and other international privacy standards.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related legal documents, such as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Ability to interpret and advise on complex legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communication & Advisory Skills:
• Strong ability to explain legal and regulatory concepts to technical, operational, and leadership teams.
• Confidence representing Simprints in external discussions with regulators, partners, and stakeholders.
• Risk Management:
• Experience conducting DPIAs, compliance audits, and privacy risk assessments.
• Ability to prioritise and manage risks while balancing legal obligations and operational goals.
• Foundational Technical Understanding:
• Familiarity with technical aspects of data management, including cloud computing, data flows, and encryption, to effectively collaborate with technical teams.
• Competencies:
• Confront The Grey (Transparent communication)
• Leave our Egos at the Door (Teamwork)
• Find a Way (Delivery)

Benefits

5 Reasons to Join Simprints

Life is short. We believe work should be inspirational, meaningful and fun. At Simprints, we’re taking on global development’s biggest challenges, powered by an amazing culture and incredible people. Work with us, and you will grow faster, learn more, and take on great responsibilities with the potential to make lasting change.

1. Genuine Impact. Work directly with our partners and users to deliver technology that has the potential to impact millions of lives across the globe. At Simprints, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about driving real change.

2. An incredible, diverse team. Our work is at the intersection of technology and global development, and we’ve managed to build an amazing team drawn from all over the world. But don’t take our word for it—we’re an externally recognized Great Place to Work, part of the Flexa Top 100 Most Flexible Companies and a 2022 Best Workplace for Women.

3. Mutual Flex. We champion a work culture where autonomy and trust are paramount, steering clear of mere face-time metrics. Whether it’s managing life’s essentials like healthcare appointments or adapting work hours to match your peak productivity times, we’ve got you covered. In return, we count on your reciprocal flexibility when mission-critical moments arise, like stepping up for a crucial client discussion on a Friday or tackling unexpected technical glitches beyond regular hours. 

4. Ultimate work-life balance. 

1. We offer a 4-day workweek, meaning everybody has the option to have Fridays off.
2. We also offer unlimited annual leave, which allows you to prioritize your well-being

As long as you’re driving results and fostering teamwork, we encourage you to strike that perfect balance between your professional and personal life. Our commitment to this model’s success is solidified through semi-annual productivity assessments with our board, ensuring that our high standards of performance are consistently met.

5. Professional development. We promote continual learning and put our money where our mouth is with development plans and access to global experts through the GLG network 

We also have a generous professional development budget for each colleague – “Eduprints”. Is there some training you’d like, or maybe you could benefit from professional coaching? Simply provide a business case that shares your aspirations and the resources you need, and we’ll do our best to support you. 

We care about both your development in Simprints and your holistic long-term career goals. Simprints Alumni have gone on to work for Google, USAID, Gavi the vaccine alliance, Save the Children, and other top players.

About the company

Our mission is to transform the way the world fights poverty. We build technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development, making sure that every vaccine, every dollar, every public good reaches the people who need them most.