Data Governance and Privacy Specialist

Data Privacy Manager (12 month FTC)

Locations: Bristol, York or Norwich

Salary: Circa £65k

This is a great role for someone who enjoys turning complex privacy rules into clear, practical advice and working closely with our customer and marketing teams.

A bit about the job

You’ll help our Customer & Marketing team use data safely and responsibly, making sure we protect our customers while supporting innovation and growth. As the go-to person for privacy, you’ll work closely with marketing, data and technology teams to give clear, practical advice on how we use customer data. You’ll support impact assessments, keep our data processing records up to date, and guide decisions on campaigns, customer journeys and new tools.

You’ll also review how platforms and suppliers use data, help resolve privacy queries or incidents, and keep our policies and notices accurate. Working with colleagues across Aviva, you’ll help us manage risk, share best practice and deliver customer experiences that are both innovative and compliant.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Experience in a data privacy or data protection role, with a strong understanding of UK GDPR and related regulations
• Practical experience completing DPIAs and managing data processing records
• Ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with commercial teams
• Ideally holds (or is working towards) a CIPP/E qualification, with experience in marketing technology, CRM systems or a regulated industry

What you’ll get for this role: 

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.  

• Starting salary circa £65k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity 10% – actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14% in. 
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days 
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it 
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts 
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme 
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave  
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work  
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others 
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools 

Take a look to learn more.  Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be. 

Aviva is for everyone: 

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. 

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please give Chloe Nettley a call on 07795207964 or send an email to chloe.nettley@aviva.com.