Data Privacy Manager

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Data Privacy Manager to ensure compliance with data regulations and support privacy across teams. You'll assess risks, provide guidance, and oversee processes to protect customer data. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of data privacy principles, experience with Data Privacy Impact Assessments, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £40,000 and various benefits including a 10% bonus opportunity and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in data privacy, governance, or risk management is essential.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Proven ability to train and support colleagues on data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Support the IWR business by assessing and managing data privacy risks.
• Provide specialist guidance to UK teams and oversee compliance processes.
• Support projects that drive growth while maintaining data governance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of data privacy principles and regulations (e.g., GDPR)

Experience completing or reviewing Data Privacy Impact Assessments

Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and provide guidance

Familiarity with data subject rights processes

Excellent communication skills

Education

Accredited CIPP qualification

Job description

Data Privacy Manager

Location: Perth, York or Norwich
Salary: Circa £40,000

This is a great job for someone who…

…is passionate about data privacy and enjoys working in a role where attention to detail and regulatory compliance are key.

Do you love helping businesses manage data responsibly and make sure we meet regulations? This role could suit someone with experience in data privacy, governance, or risk management who’s ready to take the next step. It’s also a great opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborating across teams and providing expert guidance.

A bit about the job:

You’ll play a key role in supporting Aviva’s IWR business by assessing and managing data privacy risks. You’ll provide specialist guidance to teams across the UK, oversee compliance processes, and support projects that drive growth while maintaining strong data governance. This role is central to protecting customer and employee data and ensuring Aviva meets regulatory requirements.

You’ll join the IWR Data Governance & Privacy team, working with stakeholders from a wide network of teams to help the business make informed decisions.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of data privacy principles and regulations (e.g., GDPR), ideally with an accredited CIPP qualification.
• Experience completing or reviewing Data Privacy Impact Assessments and understanding risk management frameworks.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and provide clear, practical guidance.
• Familiarity with data subject rights processes for customers and employees.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to train and support colleagues on data privacy topics.

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:

• Salary: National Circa £40K (depending on location, skills and experience)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary (Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.)
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put 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.
• To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here
• We’d love it if you could submit your application online.
• If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi Kanikireddy a call on [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]