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Data Protection Officer (DPO)

AJ Bell
Manchester
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Data Protection Officer (DPO), Manchester

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AJ Bell

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory compliance & governance:Ensure the organisation's compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and frameworks.
  • Monitor and review data processing activities, ensuring lawful, fair, and transparent processing.
  • Conduct regular reviews to assess compliance with data protection laws and identify areas for improvement.
  • Keep up to date with legislative changes and update internal policies accordingly.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Use practical experience of AI's impact on data governance and security to ensure good practices are developed and followed.
  • Ensure stakeholders balance ethical, technological, and commercial considerations when designing or using new tools for customer data.
  • Provide guidance and challenge to senior management and employees on data protection obligations and best practices.
  • Act as the primary contact for regulatory authorities, including ICO.
  • Collaborate with Technology, Legal, HR, and other units to implement privacy-by-design in new projects.
  • Raise awareness and train staff on data protection principles.

Data Subject Rights & Incident Management:

  • Oversee data subject requests (e.g., Subject Access Requests, right to erasure, data portability).
  • Manage data breach response plans and ensure timely reporting.
  • Oversee processing records and DPIAs for high-risk activities.

Key competencies & skills:

  • Deep knowledge of data protection laws and how AI impacts data management.
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to influence decision-making and promote data security culture.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, IT, or related field (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO) highly desirable.
  • Experience in data protection, compliance, or privacy roles, ideally in Financial Services.
  • Experience in regulated industries is a plus.

About us: AJ Bell is a leading UK investment platform, listed on the London Stock Exchange, with over 593,000 customers and assets over £X billion. We are committed to making investing accessible and empowering our employees.

Our perks include generous holiday, pension schemes, bonuses, share schemes, health plans, private healthcare, gym membership, training, and social events.

Hybrid working: Minimum 50% in-office per month, with initial full-time office onboarding. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work.


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