Data Protection Specialist - Insurance

hireful; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

This exciting opportunity at a growing insurance company seeks a Data Protection Specialist passionate about data privacy. The role involves ensuring compliance with UK GDPR laws and supporting the wider business in governance practices. Working from home with occasional office visits, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. A certification in data protection will be a strong advantage, offering a competitive salary of up to £42,500 along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday and pension plans.

Benefits

24 days holiday

5% employer pension

Life Insurance

2 paid charity days

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR compliance and the Data Protection Act.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communicator balancing legal, operational, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to expert for data protection within the organization.
• Work closely with GDPO to ensure compliance and security.
• Contribute to data governance practices across the board.

Skills

Knowledge of UK GDPR

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Data protection certification (CIPP, CIPT)

Job description

Do you have a passion for Data protection and Data Privacy and a desire to have influence in a growing Insurance business? Fancy working in a role that gives you the chance to work from home with the occasional office visit a couple of times a year? Are you on a journey within data protection and looking to progress your career further in this area? If yes, great because that is exactly the opportunity this company will give you. As the go to expert for all things data protection, you will work closely with the GDPO and wider company to ensure compliance and security across the board.

Role: Data Protection Specialist aka Data Protection Analyst, Data Protection Coordinator, DPO, Data Protection Officer, Data Governance Analyst, Data Privacy etc.

Salary: up to GBP42,500 base + Great benefits!

Benefits: 24 days holiday, 5% employer pension, Life Insurance, 2 paid charity days per year etc.

Location: Work from home with a visit to the office in Hertfordshire expected a couple of times a year, however, feel free to come in as much as you like if you want to.

We are looking for someone who has strong knowledge of UK GDPR compliance, the Data Protection Act, and data governance practices. You will be a confident communicator, able to balance legal, operational, and customer needs effectively. You will need to have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in documentation formatting and accurate record keeping, is essential. A data protection certification such as CIPP, CIPT etc would be a strong advantage.

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