Data Privacy & Compliance Lead

Volkswagen Group; Earls Barton; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus 10%

Pension 9%

Car scheme

Private medical

Learning & development

Résumé du poste

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join the Legal & Compliance Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure compliance with UK data protection laws and regulatory requirements, advising business units and senior leaders, supporting the DPO, and leading initiatives from DPIAs to data breach oversight.

You’ll collaborate across functions to resolve privacy issues, manage ROPA, DPIAs, DSARs, and liaise with the ICO.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing data protection advice within Compliance or Legal at a specialist level.
• Strong knowledge of ICO guidance, codes and regulatory expectations in consumer credit or retail banking.
• Ability to manage complex, time-sensitive workloads with precision and professionalism.
• Skilled in researching, analysing and interpreting regulatory information and presenting it clearly.
• Comfortable challenging views and interpreting regulatory guidance with accuracy and proportionality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with influencing and negotiating skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert guidance to the business on UK Data Protection laws and regulatory changes.
• Support maintenance of Registers of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Assist in Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
• Lead assessment, oversight, and reporting of personal data breaches, including MI reporting to senior forums.
• Act as a key contact for front-line teams on DSARs, complaints, litigation matters related to data protection.
• Develop and execute second-line monitoring activities to assess compliance and drive improvements.
• Liaise with the ICO on customer complaints and regulatory enquiries, ensuring robust investigations and responses.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance colleagues across the business to resolve data protection issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data protection compliance and operational efficiency.

Connaissances

Data protection advice

ICO guidance understanding

Time management

Regulatory analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Description du poste

Volkswagen Group UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join the Legal & Compliance Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure compliance with UK data protection laws and regulatory requirements, advising business units and senior leaders, supporting the DPO, and leading initiatives from DPIAs to data breach oversight.

You’ll collaborate across functions to resolve privacy issues, manage ROPA, DPIAs, DSARs, and liaise with the ICO.