UK Data Protection & Privacy Specialist

Volkswagen Group; Stoke Goldington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary 10% bonus

Employer pension 9%

Private medical insurance (probation)

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, manage DPIAs, ROPA, DSARs, and data breach responses to maintain regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on risk assessment, regulatory liaison with the ICO, and driving privacy improvements across the business. Collaborative stakeholders across VW Group will rely on your expertise to ensure robust, proportionate data protection practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing data protection advice within Compliance and/or Legal functions.
• Strong knowledge of ICO guidance and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to manage complex, time-sensitive workloads with precision.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on UK Data Protection laws and regulatory changes.
• Maintain Registers of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
• Lead the management of personal data breaches and MI reporting to senior forums.
• Act as a primary contact for DSARs, complaints and litigation matters related to data protection.
• Develop and execute second-line monitoring to assess compliance and drive improvements.

Skills

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

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, manage DPIAs, ROPA, DSARs, and data breach responses to maintain regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on risk assessment, regulatory liaison with the ICO, and driving privacy improvements across the business. Collaborative stakeholders across VW Group will rely on your expertise to ensure robust, proportionate data protection practices.