Data Protection Manager

We are looking for a GCOO Data Protection Manager to join our Group COO (GCOO) Governance & Controls team. This is a newly created role where youll play a key part in strengthening data protection capability across the function ensuring a robust and compliant environment in line with UK GDPR and internal standards.

Youll act as a trusted subject matter expert working closely with stakeholders across the business to embed best practice manage risk effectively and influence how data protection is delivered across a complex organisation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and wants to make a tangible impact within a growing team.

What youll be doing:

• Leading and maintaining the data protection operating model across GCOO
• Supporting the implementation of data protection policies standards and controls
• Delivering GDPR compliance activities including risk assessments and maintaining registers
• Partnering with stakeholders to provide expert guidance on data protection matters
• Supporting and coordinating third-party data protection due diligence and risk assessments
• Managing and tracking data breaches ensuring appropriate reporting and resolution
• Designing and delivering training to improve awareness and embed best practice
• Producing MI and reporting for senior stakeholders including committees and the Group DPO

Who were looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in a dedicated data protection or UK GDPR-focused role
• Strong understanding of data protection principles and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing risk assessments data breaches and subject access requests
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience developing or improving governance policies or processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Comfortable working independently in a developing or evolving environment
• Relevant qualification (such as IAPP or Data Protection Practitioner) or equivalent experience

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time