Data Protection Officer - Milton Keynes, Head Office
Hybrid - 3 days in office
Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.
As the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Group 1 UK, you will be responsible for leading on and delivering its data protection strategy to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws across our automotive operations. This role will provide independent oversight and expert advice on all data protection matters.
As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.
What we can offer you
* Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
* Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
* Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
* Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
* Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
* Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
* Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
* 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
* Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
* Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
* Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
* Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
* Life assurance with the option to increase cover
* We're open to flexible working options – just ask
What you'll do day to day
* Develop, implement, and maintain effective data protection policies, procedures, and controls in line with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and other privacy laws.
* Lead data protection awareness across the organisation, providing training, advice, and challenging non-compliance where needed.
* Maintain and review Records of Processing Activities and data mapping, ensuring accuracy of all key data flows.
* Oversee and manage data breaches, data subject rights requests, and DPIAs, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with ICO requirements.
* Monitor, audit, and report on data protection performance and risks, driving continuous improvement across the business.
* Helpful skills and qualifications
Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
- Extensive knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and key global data protection regulations.
- Proven experience developing and implementing robust data protection frameworks in a complex, multi-site organisation.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Demonstrable experience managing data breaches, DPIAs, and regulatory investigations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex legal or technical concepts clearly.
- We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Be part of something big
Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.
Our Values
At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.
Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism
These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.