UK Data Privacy & Protection Specialist

Volkswagen Group; Thorpe Waterville; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Volkswagen Financial Services UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. Youll advise on UK data protection laws, support statutory duties, and lead initiatives from DPIAs to breach oversight.

Youll work closely with business units and senior leaders, communicating complex regulatory requirements clearly and ensuring robust regulatory responses. A dynamic, privacy-focused professional will thrive here, with diverse benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing data protection advice within Compliance or Legal functions.
• Strong 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.
• Researching, analysing and interpreting regulatory information clearly.
• Comfortable challenging views and interpreting regulatory guidance with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on UK Data Protection laws and regulatory changes to the business.
• Support maintenance of Registers of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
• Lead assessment, oversight and reporting of personal data breaches and MI reporting to senior forums.
• Act as primary contact for 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 with 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

ICO guidance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Workload management

Communication

Job description

Volkswagen Financial Services UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. Youll advise on UK data protection laws, support statutory duties, and lead initiatives from DPIAs to breach oversight.

Youll work closely with business units and senior leaders, communicating complex regulatory requirements clearly and ensuring robust regulatory responses. A dynamic, privacy-focused professional will thrive here, with diverse benefits and growth