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. 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
Benefits
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.
Disability Confident Leader
Admiral is a disability‑confident employer. We will invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition that opt into the Disability Confident scheme to the first stage of our selection process.
