Data Privacy Specialist

In this hybrid role, you will strengthen Aptia’s privacy framework as part of the First Line of Defence. You’ll translate complex regulations into practical business guidance and partner with stakeholders to embed privacy by design. You will perform DPIAs, data mapping, and privacy risk reviews, while supporting incident response and training. Your work helps safeguard personal data, sustain regulatory compliance, and foster a privacy-conscious culture across the organisation. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a meaningful impact on risk management and client trust.

• Provide pragmatic advice on data protection and privacy compliance
• Conduct privacy assessments including DPIAs and risk reviews
• Maintain records of processing activities and privacy documentation
• Perform data mapping and compliance gap assessments
• Assist with data subject rights requests and privacy complaints
• Support data breach assessments and incident management activities
• Deliver privacy training and awareness sessions
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate into practical guidance
• Build relationships to promote a positive privacy culture
• Support continuous improvement within the privacy function

• At least 3 years' experience in data privacy, compliance, legal, risk or related environments
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, GDPR and broader data protection laws
• Hands-on experience with privacy impact assessments and risk reviews
• Experience maintaining privacy documentation and data mapping
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate to diverse stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Experience in regulated environments
• Desirable: pensions industry experience

• collaborative
• commercially minded
• communication
• privacy impact assessments
• privacy risk reviews
• records of processing activities