The Privacy & Data Protection Team provides an effective privacy advisory service to all the Allianz (UK) Group of companies. Working closely with business areas to provide advice and guidance on data protection matters, identify potential data protection risks and monitor compliance with the data protection legislation and Allianz’ internal policies on privacy and data protection.
This role follows a hybrid model, requiring attendance at the Guildford office at least one day a week.
Salary Information
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
About You
· Work to deadlines and business needs within the team with the ability to prioritise
· Supporting the team and business with Incidents to ascertain risk levels and help identify next steps.
· Participating in meetings and providing guidance on issues concerning personal data.
· Completing and working through Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs, DPIAs, PEIAs, EIAs) to ensure timescales are met.
· Attending meetings on behalf of the Privacy and Data protection to support in Data Protection enquiries.
· Providing advice and guidance regarding data protection topics such as personal data breaches and data subject rights including Subject Access Requests.
· Assessing the risk relating to transfer of data to Suppliers and Third Parties
· Providing accurate advice and guidance to the business on all aspects of data protection compliance, including; general insurance purposes, People & Culture, marketing, use of data and analytics.
· Preparing reports for local and general management and the Allianz Group and ICO, as required.
· Support in the rollout of new programmes on OneTrust
· Contribute to education meetings and Webinars on matters relating to Data Protection.
· The successful candidate will be required to develop and maintain an understanding of privacy & data protection legislation and regulation in the UK (e.g. UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations, ePrivacy) and what they mean for Allianz in practice.
· Prior experience within a data protection, Compliance, AI or similar role
· Familiar with applicable legislation, including; EU and UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR.
· Knowledge of the various lawful bases of processing personal data.
· A good understanding of data subject rights and Privacy impact assessments (PIAs).
· Ability to research and cross-reference data protection and related legislation and best practice in order to formulate appropriate advice and guidance materials.
We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills to communicate effectively with all levels of business stakeholders, data subjects and their representatives, including lawyers.
· Confident in communicating to all levels within the business.
· Great attention to detail.
· Enthusiastic "can do" attitude with an autonomous mindset.
· A natural ability to problem solve and work organically when the business/team needs require.
What We Will Offer You
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
· Flexible buy/sell holiday options
· Hybrid working
· Annual performance related bonus
· Contributory pension scheme
· A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
· Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working
Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.
We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Cathryn Thomas
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
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