Data Protection Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
RAC have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Manager to join our Data Protection Team, which forms part of RAC’s Governance, Risk and Compliance division, in Bristol on a permanent basis. This role will be delivered on a flexible hybrid model of working three days from home and two days at our Bradley Stoke office.
In this fast-paced role you play a key role in supporting the growth and innovation of the business in a privacy conscious manner. You will also be essential in ensuring that the RAC complies with all requirements imposed by data protection legislation.
What You’ll Do…
- Assist in managing and conducting ongoing reviews of RAC’s data protection framework and reporting on data protection compliance within the organisation.
- Work with the business to review projects and proposals to ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
- Review vendor contracts (including EU model clauses) needed to implement projects.
- Support on third-party audits and due diligence.
- Serve as a point of contact for data protection queries in the business.
What You’ll Need…
The ideal candidate must have previous experience of working in a data protection role, ideally for a minimum of 3 years, with strong knowledge of EU and UK data privacy, along with the following.
- Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the business.
- Ability to work unsupervised, exercise leadership and influence change.
- Strong change and project management skills, including the ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines.
- A detail-oriented approach needed to recommend and implement strategic improvements on a range of data protection issues.
- Knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office.
At the RAC, our colleagues do whatever it takes to help our customers. And we believe in rewarding you in return. As well as a competitive salary, there’s also an annual bonus scheme in place. Plus, you’ll have all these extra benefits
- FREE RAC Breakdown cover from day one
- Car salary sacrifice scheme – including offers on electric vehicles
- Hybrid working
- Group Life Assurance of up to 4 x salary
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Membership Organisations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Protection Manager roles across RAC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Membership Organisations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £55,331 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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