UK Data Protection Specialist: Compliance & DPIA Lead

Volkswagen Group; Little Horwood; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary 10% on-target bonus

Pension: 9%

Company car/ ECO scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Volkswagen Financial Services UK seeks a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You’ll advise on UK data protection laws, support the DPO, manage DPIAs, and oversee data breaches and regulator inquiries.

You’ll collaborate across business units to ensure compliance, maintain ROPA registers, and drive improvements in privacy risk management within a regulated automotive finance environment.

Formación

• Proven experience providing data protection advice within Compliance or Legal functions at a specialist level.
• Excellent understanding of ICO guidance, codes and regulatory expectations in consumer credit or retail banking.
• Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive workloads with precision and professionalism.
• Demonstrable skills in researching, analysing and interpreting regulatory information and presenting it clearly.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 to senior forums.
• Act as a key contact for front-line teams on 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, ensuring robust investigations and responses.
• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance colleagues to resolve data protection issues across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data protection compliance and operational efficiency.

Conocimientos

Data protection advisory

ICO guidance knowledge

Workload management

Regulatory research

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Descripción del empleo

Volkswagen Financial Services UK seeks a knowledgeable Data Protection Specialist to join our Legal & Compliance Team. You’ll advise on UK data protection laws, support the DPO, manage DPIAs, and oversee data breaches and regulator inquiries.

You’ll collaborate across business units to ensure compliance, maintain ROPA registers, and drive improvements in privacy risk management within a regulated automotive finance environment.