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Motability Foundation in the United Kingdom is seeking two Data Protection Assurance Officers for a 12 month fixed term contract (37.5 hours per week). Hybrid work: 2 days in our Harlow, Essex office and 3 days working from home, with some flexibility to come in when required. You will manage second line data protection assurance activities, supporting the DPO, and ensuring UK GDPR compliance across the charity. The role involves DSAR responses, DPIAs, data breach monitoring and risk management.

Overview Join our Data Protection Team as a Data Protection Assistant, supporting our Data Protection Officer to help keep customer and colleague information safe. You'll be involved in day-to-day data protection activity, DSAR handling, GDPR training, and cross-functional collaboration. This role suits someone organised, curious, and confident working with detail-someone who has a firm understanding of legal requirements and helping others work safely and compliantly. Responsibilities As Solus continues to expand nationally, this role is open to candidates based across the UK and supports a hybrid working model with some working at home. However, there will be a requirement for a minimum of once-a-week in-person attendance in the Milton Keynes / Dunstable area to support effective collaboration and team working. Join our Data Protection Team as a Data Protection Assistant, supporting our Data Protection Officer to help keep customer and colleague information safe. You'll be involved in day-to-day data protection activity, DSAR handling, GDPR training, and cross-functional collaboration. This role suits someone who is organised, curious, and confident working with detail-someone who enjoys understanding legal requirements and is a subject matter expert in Data Protection, as well as helping others work safely and compliantly. • Support the Data Protection Officer with day-to-day activity and ad-hoc DP projects. • Help manage and respond to DSARs coming into Solus. • Assist in designing and delivering GDPR training for operational teams and leaders. • Work with Risk, Compliance, Governance and Aviva's data protection teams to ensure alignment and good practice. • Keep up to date with data protection laws including GDPR, DUAA, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and related obligations. • Attend ICO events and relevant learning to maintain knowledge. • Support communication with operational leaders and stakeholders regarding data protection expectations. • Contribute to Consumer Duty and customer-centric initiatives focused on reducing risk while improving experience. • Answer data protection queries with the required level of knowledge in this subject area. • Strong understanding of GDPR and relevant UK data protection legislation. • Effective communication, organisation, prioritisation and written skills. • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. • Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across different teams. • Interest in data privacy, compliance, or governance. • Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside core hours. • Candidates will be required to provide evidence of relevant Data Protection qualifications and professional certificates where applicable. Qualifications Understanding of GDPR and relevant UK data protection legislation. Strong communication, organisation, prioritisation and written skills. Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across different teams. Interest in data privacy, compliance, or governance. Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside core hours. Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.

Overview Join our Risk Team as a Risk Analyst, where you'll help strengthen how Solus manages risk, compliance, and regulatory responsibilities. Working closely with the Risk and Compliance Lead, you'll support core governance activity, improve controls, and contribute to a strong, proactive risk culture across the business. This role suits someone curious, analytical, and confident navigating detail-someone who enjoys understanding how things work and helping others make informed, responsible decisions. As Solus continues to expand nationally, this role is open to candidates based across the UK and supports a hybrid working model with some working at home. However, there will be a requirement for a minimum of once-a-week in-person attendance in the Milton Keynes / Dunstable area to support effective collaboration and team working. Responsibilities Support the development and embedding of a consistent, proactive approach to risk management. Facilitate risk evaluations, action plans, and control testing across the business. Maintain the Operational Risk & Control Register (iCARE), ensuring risks are well-described, owned, and monitored. Track and manage risk events, issues, and compliance logs, escalating where required. Assist with company-wide annual Risk Assessments and quarterly governance activity. Deliver risk, compliance, and iCARE training to colleagues. Support the Governance Lead with policy oversight, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Crisis Management and regulatory reporting. Assist the Data Protection Officer with DSARs and privacy queries when needed. Provide independent governance challenge within projects, IT change, and cross-functional activity. Qualifications Understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance principles. Strong written communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Ability to work confidently with multiple stakeholders. Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.

Salary c£65,000 + benefits package Join us as the UK & Ireland Data Protection Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the privacy framework across cardfactory, (url removed) and Garlanna. In this influential position, you'll act as a trusted, independent advisor-ensuring our organisation meets its obligations under UK GDPR, EU GDPR, PECR, ePrivacy and related legislation. You'll lead the way in embedding a strong culture of privacy by design, guiding stakeholders at all levels, and championing accountability across our UK and Ireland operations. As the primary contact for regulators, data subjects and internal teams, you'll oversee compliance, identify and mitigate privacy risks, and ensure robust policies and controls are in place. If you're ready to make a significant impact by driving a proactive, risk-aware approach to data protection, we'd love to hear from you. At cardfactory, we believe in smart working. That means you'll spend around two days a week at our Wakefield support centre, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the time. What you'll do: Data Protection Strategy: Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Data Protection Strategy aligned to organisational goals and legislation. Own and update the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA). Policies & Documentation: Maintain all data protection policies, procedures and documentation, including DPIAs, privacy notices, breach logs and SAR logs. Support development of the Information Security Management System. Compliance Management: Lead audits and compliance activities to meet UK/EU GDPR, PECR and other regulatory requirements. Run the GDPR and data privacy steering committee. Monitoring & Audit: Conduct ongoing assessments and internal audits to ensure adherence to data protection standards. Review contracts to ensure appropriate legal and technical safeguards. Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary contact for the ICO, DPC and other regulatory bodies, managing enquiries, investigations and reporting duties. Incident & Breach Management: Lead breach assessments, investigations and reporting, ensuring effective mitigation, documentation and communication. Training & Awareness: Design and deliver training initiatives, keeping colleagues informed on data protection requirements, risks and emerging trends. Leadership: Advise senior leaders and business units on privacy risks and compliance. Provide leadership and mentoring to the team. Supplier Risk Management: Oversee governance and risk assessments for third-party suppliers to ensure compliance and security standards are met. Collaboration & Consultancy: Act as the first point of contact for data privacy queries. Work cross-functionally to ensure a consistent, business-aligned approach to data protection. Risk Management: Identify, assess and mitigate data privacy risks, ensuring clear reporting to the appropriate stakeholders. What you'll need: Strong risk management capability and ability to deliver practical, commercially-aware solutions. Strong influencing skills (soft / hard / active listening etc.) - and the ability to blend and adapt them to the situation and intended audience. Able to implement a holistic security program of strategy, policies, processes and technologies. Being able to balance legislative requirements taking into consideration a commercial viewpoint People management skills to direct and manage a small team of data privacy specialists. Experience: Substantial experience in a DPO role, managing privacy operations complaints with the GDPR and PECR. Experience leading, developing and managing teams. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, One Trust and other similar DSAR management and tooling. Experience working in fast-paced and complex environments, working across multiple business units. Experience with ISO 27001, ISO27701, ISAE 3000/3402 or other information security standards and frameworks. There is no fixed closing date for this role, so we encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy once we've received enough applications.

Data Protection Officer Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Looking to make a real impact with your data protection expertise? Join a purpose-driven charity as our fully remote Data Protection Officer, working 35 hours per week, where your work will directly support strong governance, protect sensitive data, and help shape organisational resilience. We re looking for a confident, independent professional to lead on compliance, privacy, and information governance, ensuring we meet the highest standards under UK GDPR while supporting teams across the organisation. What you ll be doing You ll be the go-to expert on all things data protection, balancing strategy with hands-on delivery: Lead and oversee our data protection compliance programme and audit framework Act as the key contact for regulators, including the ICO Manage data subject rights (DSARs, erasure, rectification, restriction requests) Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and third-party due diligence Support incident response, including breaches and corrective actions Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes across the organisation Maintain compliance records and monitor adherence to UK GDPR Provide expert input into business continuity and organisational resilience Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and Board You ll sit within our Governance team, reporting to the Executive Director of Governance & Quality Assurance, with the autonomy to escalate directly to senior leadership and trustees where needed. What we re looking for Essential: Strong experience in data protection, compliance, audit, IT/security, or legal roles Expert knowledge of UK GDPR and data privacy legislation Proven experience handling complex DSARs, DPIAs, and data incidents Experience working with regulators and managing compliance responses Ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate across all levels Highly organised, independent, and able to manage competing priorities Strong judgement when assessing and managing risk Qualifications: Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) Recognised certification (e.g. GDPR Practitioner, CIPP/E, CIPM, C-DPO or similar) Desirable: Experience working with Boards or non-executives Background in the charity, public sector, NHS, MOJ, or local authorities Knowledge of ISO 27001 or working with sensitive/vulnerable data This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact, autonomous role in a collaborative, mission-led organisation. You ll have the flexibility of fully remote working while influencing how data protection is embedded across the charity at every level. If you re looking to shape best practice, work closely with senior leadership, and make a meaningful contribution to a cause that matters, this role offers both challenge and purpose in equal measure. Ready to lead on data protection where it truly matters? Apply now and help us build a culture of trust, compliance, and accountability. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK. Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system-playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide. We have the opportunity for an Information Compliance Associate to join our Compliance team within this permanent role. The Information Compliance Associate plays a vital role in safeguarding trust across our organisation. Within this role you will help ensure that the way we collect, use, and manage personal information reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and respect for individual rights. Acting as an advocate for responsible data practices, you will provide expert guidance across the organisation, empowering teams to manage personal data in line with legal, regulatory, and ethical expectations. Working closely with the Data Protection Officer, you will support the effective implementation of data protection compliance programmes and help cultivate a culture where personal data is valued and protected. Alongside data protection responsibilities, you will oversee our Freedom of Information (FOI) processes, driving openness, accountability, and timely responses that demonstrate our commitment to public transparency. The ideal candidate will bring experience working within data protection compliance and/or Freedom of Information environments, with a solid grounding in UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act from both a regulatory and practical standpoint. A recognised compliance or data protection qualification, or equivalent experience demonstrating deep understanding, will support your ability to interpret legislation and apply it effectively across a complex organisation. Experience using technology to streamline DSAR, FOI or other compliance processes is essential, as you will play a key role in helping us modernise and strengthen our information governance workflows. You'll build strong relationships at every level, earning trust while confidently challenging practices that need to change. Clear and persuasive in both writing and speech, you will have the ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into simple, practical guidance that teams can act on. Your analytical skills help you quickly spot risks, assess proposals and understand their impact on information rights, ensuring compliance remains central to how we operate. This is a role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships, and influencing positive change-while ensuring our organisation continues to meet its obligations under UK GDPR, FOI legislation, and wider information rights requirements. Sound like you? Apply now. In return for your skills, experience and commitment we'll give you a challenging role within a business where you'll get the support you need to develop your career. We'll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training. Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required. We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you'll be welcome here. No agencies please

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a large Milton Keynes based, multi-site retail organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of Risk, on a permanent basis. The Head of Risk is responsible for leading the organisations enterprise risk, business assurance, insurance and data protection frameworks. This role ensures robust governance, effective internal controls, and compliance withregulatory requirements, while safeguarding the organisation's assets, reputation and data.The Head of Risk will act as the primary liaison with Group Internal Audit, ensuring a strong control environment and protecting the organisation's assets, data and reputation.In capacity as formal Data Protection Officer, the role ensures effective oversight of data protection, privacy and information governance and operates with appropriate independence with an indirect reporting line to the Group DPO on data protection matters. Key Responsibilities: Risk Management & Governance - Oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework- Maintain and continuously improve the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) across all business areas- Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes with senior stakeholders- Provide regular risk reporting to the Senior Leadership Team- Embed a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organisation Audit & Business Assurance - Act as the primary contact for Group Internal Audit, coordinating audit planning, execution, and follow-up.- Manage internal audit responses, ensuring timely and effective remediation of findings.- Conduct periodic reviews of high-risk areas and key controls. Financial Controls & Compliance - Ensure robust financial control processes are in place, documented, and operating effectively.- Support the finance function in maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.- Lead periodic reviews to drive continuous improvement in control effectiveness.- Oversee controls related to fraud prevention and detection.- Management of cash collection and processing contract Data Protection & Privacy - Act as the appointed Data Protection Officer under UK GDPR- Direct the organisation's data protection strategy and compliance framework- Advise stakeholders on data protection obligations, risks and mitigations- Ensure effective management of data subject rights requests (DSARs), data breaches and DPIAs- Maintain key documentation (ROPA, policies, retention schedules)- Act as primary contact for the ICO- Promote a strong data protection culture Insurance & Risk Transfer - Oversee the organisation's insurance programme, ensuring appropriate coverage and value for money.- Manage relationships with brokers and insurers.- Lead claims management and ensure lessons learned are embedded into risk management processes. Policy, Controls & Continuous Improvement - Develop, maintain, and enforce risk, audit, and compliance policies.- Drive continuous improvement in governance, risk, and control processes.- Leverage data and analytics to enhance risk insights and monitoring. Qualifications, knowledge, and experience - Significant experience in risk, audit or internal controls- Experience with DPO or privacy frameworks- Sound knowledge of UK GDPR and risk frameworks- Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CISA or equivalent)- Data protection qualification desirable- Strong stakeholder management skills- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment- Excellent planning, organisational and time management- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills- Line management experience Our Client is offering a basic salary of £90,000 - £95,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits

Our client, based in Leicester, is currently recruiting for a Senior Information Governance Officer on a 3-month temporary contract on a fully remote basis. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The daily rate is from £250 - 300 per day via an umbrella company. Duties will include (but are not limited to): • Conducting data protection audits to assess organisational compliance with UK GDPR and relevant data protection legislation, identifying risks and recommending remedial actions • Managing and responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant disclosures within statutory deadlines • Maintaining and updating Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), ensuring all data processing activities were accurately documented in line with regulatory requirements • Developing and regularly reviewing privacy notices, ensuring transparency obligations were met and that information provided to data subjects was clear, accessible, and legally compliant Rewards and Benefits: Hybrid working Flexible working days Working hours: 37 hours per week (open to part time) Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £250 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Data Protection Officer Location: Remote Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Looking to make a real impact with your data protection expertise? Join a purpose-driven charity as our fully remote Data Protection Officer, working 35 hours per week, where your work will directly support strong governance, protect sensitive data, and help shape organisational resilience. We re looking for a confident, independent professional to lead on compliance, privacy, and information governance, ensuring we meet the highest standards under UK GDPR while supporting teams across the organisation. What you ll be doing You ll be the go-to expert on all things data protection, balancing strategy with hands-on delivery: Lead and oversee our data protection compliance programme and audit framework Act as the key contact for regulators, including the ICO Manage data subject rights (DSARs, erasure, rectification, restriction requests) Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and third-party due diligence Support incident response, including breaches and corrective actions Deliver engaging training and awareness programmes across the organisation Maintain compliance records and monitor adherence to UK GDPR Provide expert input into business continuity and organisational resilience Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and Board You ll sit within our Governance team, reporting to the Executive Director of Governance & Quality Assurance, with the autonomy to escalate directly to senior leadership and trustees where needed. What we re looking for Essential: Strong experience in data protection, compliance, audit, IT/security, or legal roles Expert knowledge of UK GDPR and data privacy legislation Proven experience handling complex DSARs, DPIAs, and data incidents Experience working with regulators and managing compliance responses Ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate across all levels Highly organised, independent, and able to manage competing priorities Strong judgement when assessing and managing risk Qualifications: Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) Recognised certification (e.g. GDPR Practitioner, CIPP/E, CIPM, C-DPO or similar) Desirable: Experience working with Boards or non-executives Background in the charity, public sector, NHS, MOJ, or local authorities Knowledge of ISO 27001 or working with sensitive/vulnerable data This is a rare opportunity to take on a high-impact, autonomous role in a collaborative, mission-led organisation. You ll have the flexibility of fully remote working while influencing how data protection is embedded across the charity at every level. If you re looking to shape best practice, work closely with senior leadership, and make a meaningful contribution to a cause that matters, this role offers both challenge and purpose in equal measure. Ready to lead on data protection where it truly matters? Apply now and help us build a culture of trust, compliance, and accountability. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.