About Aptia Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence.
With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind. Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best.
And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.
Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. Job requirementsAt Aptia, protecting personal data is at the heart of what we do. We're looking for a talented Data Privacy Specialist to join our growing First Line of Defence Data Privacy team and help ensure our business continues to meet the highest standards of data protection and privacy compliance.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced privacy professional who enjoys translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, influencing best practice and helping to embed privacy by design into everyday operations. This is a hybrid working role and can be aligned to any Aptia UK office.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Data Privacy Specialist, you'll support the Data Privacy Lead and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our privacy framework.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing pragmatic advice on data protection and privacy complianceConducting privacy assessments, including DPIAs and other privacy risk reviewsSupporting the maintenance of records of processing activities and privacy documentationUndertaking data mapping and compliance gap assessmentsSupporting responses to data subject rights requests and privacy complaintsAssisting with data breach assessments and incident management activitiesDelivering privacy training and awareness sessions to colleaguesMonitoring regulatory developments and turning them into practical business guidanceBuilding strong relationships across the business to promote a positive privacy cultureSupporting continuous improvement initiatives across the privacy functionWhat We're Looking For: We're seeking a collaborative and commercially minded privacy professional with: At least 3 years' experience working in data privacy, compliance, legal, risk or related environmentsStrong knowledge of UK GDPR, GDPR and wider data protection legislationHands-on experience conducting privacy impact assessments and privacy risk reviewsExperience maintaining privacy documentation, data mapping exercises and compliance frameworksThe ability to interpret regulations and communicate requirements clearly to a range of stakeholdersExcellent organisational, analytical and communication skillsExperience working within regulated environmentsPrevious pensions industry experience is highly desirableDesirable ExperienceWe're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have: A recognised privacy qualification such as CIPP/EExposure to privacy technology or governance toolsExperience within financial services, consulting, technology or other regulated sectorsKnowledge of information security, risk management or governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or DORAAn interest in emerging topics such as AI governance and data ethicsHow to applyIf you are interested in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.
Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us. SummaryLocation: UK LondonType: Full time
Data Privacy Specialist in London employer: Aptia Group
Aptia Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and development in the field of pensions administration. Located in Solihull, employees benefit from a dynamic office environment where they can enhance their technical skills while contributing to meaningful projects. With a focus on teamwork and process improvement, this role provides a unique opportunity to thrive in a busy setting while receiving comprehensive support from colleagues.
