Privacy Manager

We are seeking an experienced hands-on people manager to join Admiral Law's Privacy team. You will lead and develop the team, along with providing Privacy & Information Security support to the wider firm. 

About Admiral Law
Admiral Law is a growing business; we are a legal practice run by a team of experts who specialise in personal injury claims. The client is always at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to be exceptional in the service we deliver.

Admiral Law operates as a standalone entity within Admiral Group and operates as a team with appropriate specialists but with the added support and benefits of being part of the wider business.

We’re looking for people who are keen to learn, excited about getting stuck in and are ready for a challenge to help us to achieve our aim of creating an excellent service for our clients.

The Role

As the Privacy Manager, you will be required to have a hands-on approach to coaching and developing the team and will report directly to the Privacy Operations Manager. You will also act as the escalation point for the Privacy team, who is dedicated to ensuring the privacy and protection of Admiral Law’s data. A strong understanding of privacy law, both in theory and in practice, as well as information security, associated regulations and best practices, will be required, as will the ability to manage and mentor a team effectively, and the desire to engage with and influence the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of privacy professionals, providing technical and pastoral guidance, support, monitoring, and mentorship to ensure they perform their roles effectively.
• Conduct and review privacy risk assessments and assurance audits and provide risk-based advice on the same.
• Lead the team in responding to privacy incidents and data breaches, including investigation, documentation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee information rights, including data subject access requests (DSARs), and other privacy inquiries and ensure these are addressed in a timely manner.
• Develop and improve processes in alignment with the ISO27001 standard to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
• Assess how the Privacy function is performing against key performance indicators, and proactively improve performance and enhance knowledge where applicable.
• Work closely with other departments across the business to ensure privacy considerations are embedded.
• Assist with the design and delivery of privacy training programs to ensure our staff understand their role in protecting our data.
• Help to ensure the organisation complies with relevant privacy laws and regulations, including the UK GDPR, PECR, and other applicable data protection regulations.

Skills and Experience 

• Proven experience in a people management role with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Experience in advising on privacy and data protection, including proficiency in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Understanding of data rights including Subject Access Request management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current and emerging UK privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, PECR, and others, and the ability to apply this in a practical manner.
• Proven track record of managing and/or investigating privacy incidents and data breaches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• High ethical standards and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with Information Security principles and an understanding of data security principles and practices.

Desirable Skills 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CIS F).
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 27001, the international standard for information security management systems.

Admiral, Where You Can Be You

At Admiral you’re accepted, supported and empowered to be you. Because you’re brilliant.

We’re proud of our people-centric culture which has led us to being recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re committed to ensuring that at Admiral, progression is not slowed or haltered by barriers related to protected characteristics.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

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. 

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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