Data Protection Specialist

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Specialist to join our team at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG). As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing data protection strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data protection strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Create and maintain data protection policies, standards, training, and guidance notes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices.
  • Monitor data protection compliance across GBS EMEA businesses and assess the effectiveness of data protection systems and controls.
  • Assess and handle personal and commercial data breaches, ensuring compliance with reporting obligations and providing guidance for containment and mitigation.
  • Handle data subject rights requests and third-party requests for personal data, including redaction of data when necessary.
  • Conduct privacy risk assessments for new or amended personal data processing activities and perform data transfer impact assessments as required by law.
  • Assess and manage privacy risks in relation to Gallagher's supply chain.
  • Handle privacy-related complaints sensitively.
  • Provide privacy practitioner advice on data protection contractual terms.
  • Train colleagues on privacy risks and provide coaching and support to GBS Data Protection Advisers.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and legal developments in data protection and privacy.
About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Data Protection Specialist who possesses a strong understanding of UK and European data protection laws and regulations. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing data protection strategies, policies, and procedures, and will be able to demonstrate your expertise in risk management processes and providing privacy advice in line with Data Protection Laws.

Key qualifications include:

  • Experience in an operational or consultative data protection role.
  • Proven knowledge of UK and European data protection laws and regulations.
  • Experience in risk management processes and providing privacy advice in line with Data Protection Laws.
  • Knowledge of employee benefits, pensions, insurance broking, or the insurance sector is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of IT and/or Security is advantageous.
  • Handling data breaches, data subject rights requests, privacy complaints, and privacy risk assessments.
  • Assessing supply chain privacy risks.
  • Creating data protection procedures and training materials.
  • Working alongside offshore teams is advantageous.
What We Offer

As a Data Protection Specialist at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary, great teams, and exciting career opportunities, as well as a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days
  • Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
  • Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
  • Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
  • Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

We value inclusion and diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We believe that our employees' diverse identities, experiences, and talents are essential to our success and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

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