Data Protection Manager

We have a great opportunity for a Data Protection Manager to join our Privacy & Data Protection Team. You will help the Group Data Protection Officer (GDPO) and UK Finance Lead, to create and maintain a culture of data protection and privacy throughout the Admiral Group plc. You will also deal with the challenges to the rights and freedoms of individuals that come from areas such as Big Data, Profiling algorithms and innovation technologies in line with the Business’s strategies, interests, and goals.

We are looking for colleagues who are positive and motivated, who can adapt to a fast-paced environment, organised, and analytical, creative, and think outside the box, who enjoy learning new skills, coaching, and developing a team, and who are committed to getting the job done.

This is a great time to join our experienced, supportive, and award-winning department (Best Place to Work in Data 2022- DataIQ). You will get ongoing training, constant support from management and plenty of opportunity to grow in your role and more widely.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team and increase your knowledge in a dynamic & fascinating field, then become a Data Protection Manager with us!

Main Duties

• Support the GDPO and UK Finance Lead on all data protection & privacy matters applicable to the UK Finance (Admiral Money) product lines, as well as supporting where Group diversification projects apply.
• Inform and advise the business by providing legal and technical knowledge covering highly complex issues surrounding data protection laws and internal policies, where applicable.
• Supervise, review and conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) across all Admiral Money products and services, whilst ensuring key stakeholders understand their responsibilities and accountabilities with DPP risk treatment/ mitigation recommendations.
• Co-ordinate the preparation of weekly/monthly/quarterly management information, reports and assessments for the GCPO and the relevant UK Boards and Committees (incl. RMCs and GRC).
• Assisting in keeping the Group’s Privacy Notices, Templates and Policies accurate and up-to-date and ensure any emerging topics are covered.
• Helping to improve the functioning of the organisation’s risk management and governance in line with applicable controls.
• Actively contribute to meetings and working groups on Data Protection & Privacy topics.
• Provide DPP related training and awareness to the entity teams as required.
• Liaising with entity data protection leads to reduce duplication and streamline cross entity processes.
• Support the GCPO and entity with any data risk event response and data breach notification procedures and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.

Note - this is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to find practical, pragmatic and creative solutions to compliance issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to make sound judgments under tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of and interest in emerging technologies and their potential social, reputational and economic impacts
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects
• Good personal communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of stakeholders, including senior management
• Strong team player and proven ability to lead and manage teams including with coaching and mentoring.
• At least 5 years relevant working experience, within a data protection and privacy role, and ideally a proven track record of dealing with data protection, privacy and / or information risk issues for multi-national organisations.
• Evidential knowledge of data privacy legislation in the UK, including GDPR and PECR
• Experience in managing data incidents and breaches.
• Ability to make good judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around managing those risks.
• Experience in working on transformation and diversification programmes – preferred

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.

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