Deputy Data Protection Officer

Do you want to join a rapidly expanding company that puts the customer at the heart of every interaction? Would you like to take the next step in your career and join our Data Protection Team as a Deputy Data Protection Officer? Then look no further, we are looking for a self-motivated individual who is eager to develop their career, is professional, has great attention to detail and has been building a strong career in the field of Data Protection and privacy with a minimum of 2 years' experience. This role will support the Data Protection Officer across a broad range of areas.

Role: Deputy Data Protection Officer
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
Location: Liverpool with Hybrid working available
Salary: £25,000- £45,000 DOE

What you’ll be doing:
•Support the team in providing considered and practical advice to the business on a broad range of Data Protection related matters.
•Support incident management, assessing risk and ensuring regulatory deadlines are met.
•Support the DPO to develop the Data Protection compliance monitoring programme for Data Protection across the Group working collaboratively with the business.
•Support the DPO in working collaboratively with project teams to ensure Privacy by Design requirements are met and privacy risks are managed.
•Lead, support and participate in working groups that promote privacy and provide ongoing support across the organisation.
•Support the DPO in the delivery of training and awareness of Data Protection across the Group.
•Support the DPO with the development of existing Policy Documentation, Processes Notices and Procedures and related practical guidance.
•Keep up to date with the latest changes in applicable legislation, industry news and guidance.
•Any other task as may be defined by the DPO to meet the operational needs of the Data Protection team.

What we’re looking for:
•Expert knowledge of UK Data Protection law including direct marketing. Preferably hold an industry recognized qualification e.g. Data Protection Practitioner/ CIPP/e
•Practical experience of two years or more in developing and implementing Data Protection related policies, processes and procedures as part of a privacy program.
•Experience and the ability to design and delivery specialist role-based training.
•Experience in working collaboratively with project teams to ensure Privacy by Design and Default requirements are being met.
•Manage Privacy risks effectively via Data Protection Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments and Transfer Risk Assessments.
•Able to provide risk based, considered and practical advice to the business on a broad range of Data Protection related matters.
•Able to apply a range of research techniques to gather relevant information for Horizon Scanning.
•Strong Verbal and Written communication skills with a proven track record in stakeholder management.
•Drive and determination to complete work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.

About Acorn Insurance

We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have over 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance. At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.

We celebrate difference and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "yourtomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

•Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
•Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
•Company Sick Pay Scheme
•Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
•Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
•Perk Box Online & High Street vouchers and discounts
•Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week*
•£250 bonus for every new colleague you recommend to the business
•Free monthly Café Nero Coffee
•Cycle to work scheme
•Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
•Clearly defined progression paths with training and support
•National vocational qualifications
•Free self-development & qualifications via Magpie Learning
•A comprehensive Mental Health support network including:
•A wide Network of Mental Health First Aiders 4 free counselling sessions
•CBT programmes available with a trained Therapist Mentor
•Unlimited access to a councillor 365 days a year, 24/7
•Free Hot Drinks*
•Dress Down Days
•Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
•Charityfundraising events
•Career path in Data Protection including training courses to support attainment of industry recognised qualifications

*On selected sites

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how Acorn Insurance could be the next step in your career journey.