Data Protection Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Privacy & Data Protection Team. We’re looking for a highly analytical and creative individual who enjoys thinking outside the box, with a passion to learn new skills

At Admiral Group we have to ensure that we keep valuing, retaining, developing and supporting our Privacy & Data Protection governance, policies, processes and good practice. To do that, we need highly motivated and positive colleagues, able to adapt in a fast-paced environment and effectively address the challenges to the rights and freedoms of individuals arising from areas such as Big Data, Profiling algorithms and innovation technologies in line with the Business’s interests and goals.

This is an exciting time to join our experienced, supportive, and award-winning department (Best Place to Work in Data 2022- DataIQ). You will benefit from ongoing training, receive constant support from management and have ample opportunity to develop in your role and more widely. If you would like to be part of a great team and expand your knowledge in a dynamic & fascinating field, then join us as a Data Protection Executive!

Main Duties

• Supporting the business by providing legal and technical knowledge and expertise, in the areas of Privacy and Data Protection
• Carrying out Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) on Group’s new products and services, mitigating data protection & privacy risks faced by the Group
• Actively contributing to discussions and meetings on Data Protection & Privacy issues that the team face
• Assisting in keeping accurate and up-to-date the Group’s Privacy Notices, Templates and Policies
• Helping improving the functioning of the organisation’s risk management
• Keeping an eye on the latest legislative activities

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Good academic credentials – related degree preferred
• Experience in Data Protection & Privacy
• Passion to learn and be excited by new things
• Attention to detail, with an analytical mindset
• Well-organised with excellent multi-tasking skills
• Critical and out-of-the-box thinking
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• Works well within a team and supports others

Location

This role is a hybrid working role with a requirement to attend our Cardiff office two times per month. We will give you everything you need to work comfortably from home.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

#LI-GN1