Group Head of Data Protection

We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that’s the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!

At 1st Central, data sits at the heart of everything we do, so protecting it is both a legal obligation and a core responsibility.

We’re looking for a Group Head of Data Protection (DPO) who’s passionate about privacy, someone who’s curious, commercially aware, and ready to shape the future of data protection across our Group.

You’ll be our senior voice on all things data protection - advising the Executive, Boards and senior leaders, and setting the strategic direction for privacy across the Group. You’ll lead a high‑performing Privacy team and make sure we’re not just compliant, but confident in how we manage and protect data.

We're looking for someone who has

• Significant experience as a DPO or from a similar compliance role
• Expert knowledge of data privacy legislation including GDPR
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity risks and other information security standards, such as ISO27001
• The ability to make good judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around managing those risks

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