UK Data Protection & Privacy Advisor

Volkswagen Group; Avon Dassett CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Car Ownership scheme

Company Car BEV scheme

Private medical after probation

Income protection

Life assurance (4x salary)

Retail discount vouchers

Care Concierge

Cycle to work

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

VWFS UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team in the UK. You will ensure compliance with UK data protection laws, advise business units, support the DPO, manage data breaches, and engage with regulators.

This role offers exposure to high-impact privacy initiatives in a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include leading DPIAs, maintaining ROPA, handling DSARs, and reporting breaches, with strong stakeholder engagement and policy

Qualifications

• Youll have proven experience in providing data protection advice within Compliance and/or Legal functions, at a specialist level.
• You have an excellent understanding of ICO guidance, codes and regulatory expectations within consumer credit or retail banking
• Youre able to manage complex and time-sensitive workloads with precision, pragmatism and professionalism
• Have demonstrable skillsin researching, analysing and interpreting and, presenting complex regulatory information
• Youre 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 the assessment, oversight, and reporting of personal data breaches, including MI reporting.
• Serve as a key contact for front-line teams on DSARs, complaints and litigation matters.
• Develop and execute second-line monitoring activities to assess compliance.
• Liaise with the ICO on customer complaints and regulatory enquiries.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance colleagues to resolve data protection issues.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Skills

Data protection advice

ICO guidance knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Workload management

Regulatory analysis

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Job description

VWFS UK is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team in the UK. You will ensure compliance with UK data protection laws, advise business units, support the DPO, manage data breaches, and engage with regulators.

This role offers exposure to high-impact privacy initiatives in a regulated environment. Key responsibilities include leading DPIAs, maintaining ROPA, handling DSARs, and reporting breaches, with strong stakeholder engagement and policy