Data Protection & Privacy Compliance Lead

Volkswagen Group; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

VWFS UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You will ensure compliance with UK Data Protection laws, support the DPO, and lead initiatives from breach management to regulator engagement.

You will advise business units, maintain ROPA, conduct DPIAs, and drive continuous improvement in data protection processes while coordinating with regulators and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience providing data protection advice within Compliance/Legal functions at a specialist level.
• Strong understanding of ICO guidance and regulatory expectations in consumer credit or retail banking.
• Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive workloads with precision, pragmatism and professionalism.
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and present complex regulatory information.
• Comfortable challenging views and interpreting regulatory guidance with accuracy and proportionality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on UK data protection laws and regulatory changes.
• Support maintenance of Registers of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
• Lead assessment, oversight, and reporting of personal data breaches, including MI reporting to senior forums.
• Act as key contact for front-line teams on DSARs, complaints and 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 and stakeholders across the business to resolve data protection and privacy-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data protection compliance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Data protection

DPIA

DPO support

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

VWFS UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You will ensure compliance with UK Data Protection laws, support the DPO, and lead initiatives from breach management to regulator engagement.

You will advise business units, maintain ROPA, conduct DPIAs, and drive continuous improvement in data protection processes while coordinating with regulators and internal stakeholders.