Data Protection & Privacy Specialist (UK)

Volkswagen Group; Long Buckby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary 10% bonus

Employer pension 9% contribution

Private medical insurance after prob.

Employee Car Ownership scheme

Cycle to work / salary sacrifice

Job summary

VWFS UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You will advise on UK data protection laws, support the DPO, and lead initiatives from DPIAs to breach oversight.

You’ll collaborate with business units and regulators to drive privacy improvements and maintain compliance across operations. The role prioritises pragmatic, compliant decision-making in a dynamic environment, with strong engagement skills and the ability to influence senior

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to the business 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 a 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 ICO on customer complaints and regulatory enquiries, ensuring robust investigations and responses.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance colleagues to resolve privacy-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data protection compliance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Data protection advice

Regulatory guidance

Stakeholder engagement

DPIA

ROPA

DSARs handling

Job description

VWFS UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You will advise on UK data protection laws, support the DPO, and lead initiatives from DPIAs to breach oversight.

You’ll collaborate with business units and regulators to drive privacy improvements and maintain compliance across operations. The role prioritises pragmatic, compliant decision-making in a dynamic environment, with strong engagement skills and the ability to influence senior