UK Data Privacy & Compliance Lead

Volkswagen Group; Preston Capes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension 9%

Private medical insurance

Employee Car Ownership scheme

Job summary

VWFS UK in the United Kingdom seeks a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You will ensure compliance with UK data protection laws, advise business units and senior leaders, support the DPO, and lead initiatives from DPIAs to data breach oversight.

The role requires strong ICO guidance knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex workloads with precision. Join us to drive privacy improvements and regulator relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing data protection advice within Compliance or Legal functions.
• Strong understanding of ICO guidance 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.
• Able to challenge views and interpret regulatory guidance accurately.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance 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.
• Act as a key contact for DSARs, complaints and litigation matters related to data protection.
• Develop and execute second-line monitoring to assess compliance and drive improvements.
• Liaise with the ICO on customer complaints and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance across the business to resolve data protection issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data protection compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Data protection advisory

ICO guidance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory analysis

DPIA handling

Data breach management

Job description

VWFS UK in the United Kingdom seeks a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You will ensure compliance with UK data protection laws, advise business units and senior leaders, support the DPO, and lead initiatives from DPIAs to data breach oversight.

The role requires strong ICO guidance knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex workloads with precision. Join us to drive privacy improvements and regulator relations.