Data Privacy and Ethical AI Lead
Salary: Circa £90,000 depending on location, skills, experience and qualifications.
Locations: Leeds, Norwich, York, Bristol, Perth.
This role is for an experienced professional who enjoys applying legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as good practice, in a complex corporate environment.
Responsibilities
You will spearhead Aviva’s Group‑wide data privacy and ethical AI agenda, ensuring personal data is treated responsibly and AI systems and models are developed ethically. You will develop and maintain the Group’s Data Privacy and Ethical AI Frameworks, oversee operational compliance with these frameworks, scan the horizon for new developments, and engage with stakeholders across the Group to embed good practice.
Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of UK and European Data Privacy Legislation and Regulation including GDPR, the Data Use and Access Act, PECR, etc.
- Expert knowledge of international AI legislation and Regulation (e.g., the EU AI Act).
- Demonstrable understanding of AI systems and models – machine learning, neural networks, generative AI, agentic AI.
- Understanding of the ethical, security and safety risks associated with AI systems and models: model poisoning, model inversion, adversarial AI, and the importance of human centricity, environmental sustainability, fairness, alignment to human rights, transparency and explainability.
- Technical experience within data analytics, engineering and/or AI development is an advantage.
What You’ll Get for This Role
- Salary circa £90,000.
- Bonus opportunity – up to 12% of annual salary, depending on performance.
- Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14% of what you put in.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Aviva-funded private medical benefit.
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through the Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
- Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as cycle‑to‑work.
- Parental and carer leave policies.
- Access to Aviva Communities and 3 paid volunteering days.
- Strong employee wellbeing support and tools.
Aviva Is for Everyone
We’re inclusive and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job shares.
We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disclosed disability, please notify us and we will interview you accordingly.
