Data Protection Executive (Group Units)

Job Description

Data Protection Executive

We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join our Digital Risk team at Admiral Group in the UK Data Protection and Privacy function. We’re looking for a thoughtful, curious, and collaborative individual who enjoys creative problem-solving and is eager to grow their skills in a supportive environment.

At Admiral, we’re committed to valuing, developing, and supporting our approach to Privacy and Data Protection. This includes strong governance, clear policies, and responsible practices. To achieve this, we welcome motivated and adaptable team members who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about protecting individuals’ rights in the context of emerging technologies.

This is a great time to join our experienced and award-winning department. You’ll receive ongoing training, continuous support, and opportunities to grow both within your role and across the organisation. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative team and expand your knowledge in a fascinating and evolving field, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake Data Protection reviews across different areas of the business to provide an assessment of control effectiveness and risk
• Make reasoned and risk-based recommendations for improvement to senior stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of Data Protection plans and processes
• Identify and gather information to help target areas of the business where further assurance may be required
• Undertake follow up reviews and report on ongoing risk
• Work across multiple entities and gain an understanding of the different approaches to data protection within different jurisdictions
• Have an understanding of the Privacy Controls Framework (PCF) and Group Data Protection Policy.
• Contribute to the wider work of the team by undertaking specific projects and specialising in Data Protection and Privacy topics
• Work with wider Corporate Governance teams to coordinate effort and share insights
• Keep up to date with latest legislation, regulations and case law in both Data Protection and more widely in the data space

Essential Skills & Experience

• An understanding and keen interest in Data Protection law and related legislation;
• Ability to develop good working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels and become a trusted advisor;
• An enquiring nature with the ability to gather and assess written and verbal evidence and reach balanced conclusions;
• Ability to write clear, concise and evidenced reports for varying audiences
• Attention to detail with an analytical mindset;
• Highly organised with ability to undertake multiple projects and maintain evidential records;
• Understanding and pragmatic with the ability to appreciate and balance competing business risks;
• Ability to work well within a team, support others and see the bigger picture.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in the financial services sector
• An Audit, Law or Data Protection background

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we’ll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process.

If you need any adjustments or support with your application or during the recruitment process, just let us know. Please do email Allison.martina22@admiralgroup.co.uk, contact us on 07789 816806. This number is dedicated to supporting candidates that require reasonable adjustments or support during the application process.

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