Senior Data Protection Manager

About us

Every day, we push beyond expectations to help millions of people save money, at a time when it’s never mattered more. Through MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert, Quidco and our B2B partnerships we supply products to more than 24 million unique monthly visitors, helping UK households to save billions of pounds a year. Can you tell this is something we’re exceptionally proud of!

Creative, collaborative, ambitious – it’s hard work. But what makes it worth it? Leaving work knowing we’ve made a difference to our customers, users, and to each other.

Put our distinct brands together with our dedicated colleagues and you’ve got a workplace with lots of personality. We’re open-minded, diverse, and love our differences. Everyone plays a part, and comes together to work hard, go beyond, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Data Protection Manager to join our highly valued data protection team. Reporting into the Head of Data Protection, you will help to embed and monitor our data protection framework, advise on key data protection and privacy issues, and support the team in raising awareness of data protection across the organisation.

What you will be doing

• Support the Head of Data Protection in maintaining an effective data protection framework, including policies, procedures, privacy notices and any supporting documentation.

• Provide guidance on compliance with key data protection legislation such as the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR etc.

• Assist with the timely management and investigation of any personal data related breaches.

• Provide advice and guidance on the statutory requirements of relevant data protection legislation to be included in contracts and data sharing agreements.

• Plan and perform some data protection monitoring activities, including at third parties, to assess the ongoing efficiency of the data protection framework.

• Producing inputs for the relevant sections of regular Data Protection reporting to Senior Management, Executive Management and Board (including Board sub-committees).

• Engage with the wider business on BAU and change activities across MONY Group, to ensure data protection matters are appropriately identified and addressed.

• Consult on/review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA).

• Support the ongoing development of data protection training and awareness materials and content and assist in the delivery of training. Where required, provide bespoke training on specific topics to relevant business areas.

What we look for

Here at MONY Group, we take our responsibility of data protection seriously, we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about data protection and continuously strives to develop their skills and knowledge in this area. As an organisation we manage data of millions of our customers, therefore, you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Have been exposed to the full responsibility of data protection for a large, multi branded organisation.

• Ideally have worked in a regulated operation, such as a financial or insurance business.

• Must be able to work well with different areas of the Group and an ability to thrive in a fast paced and fluid business environment.

• Be commercially aware and up to date with all the latest data protection legislation.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to craft messages that clearly and succinctly communicate key messages for internal and external audiences at all levels of the organisation.

• Have the ability to draft formal documentation and exercise independent judgement.

• Ideally BCS Data Protection/IAPP qualified

• Knowledge of retention and deletion practices would be advantageous.

How we’ll invest in you

We’re invested in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your skill set, including access to your own individual LinkedIn Learning license with access to over 16,000 courses.

Interview process

1. 30mins call to run through your experience and the role in more depth

2. 60mins interview that consists of both competency and behavioural questions

At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’re committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.

Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to disclose your disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.

We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’re likely to have a lot of questions. If you’d like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Kim at [email protected]

We believe that success isn’t solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.