UK & Ireland Data Protection Officer

at  AON

UK and Ireland Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Do you have a proven track record as a Data Protection Officer in an FCA-regulated environment, with a solid understanding of how IT applications, infrastructure, and architecture can be adapted to minimise data privacy risks? If yes, we need your insight to drive our compliance and data protection initiatives at Aon.
Come and join our high performing team in London in this hybrid position with the flexibility to work virtually and in the office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions.
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like
The DPO will be primarily responsible for Ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR and other relevant laws within the UK and Ireland.
Participating in Aon UK and Ireland management and relevant committees to report on status of monitoring and assurance activities
Collaborating with security, data governance and other related functions on developing strategies and initiatives to ensure engagement on key initiatives
Working with the Global Privacy and Data Trust Office (GPDTO) function to develop and implement tangible improvements to reduce business risk over time.
Leading operational improvement for data protection. Establish standard methodology processes and procedures that integrate privacy by design.
Assist the first line of defence with business queries ensuring high quality, rapid responses to client and insurer requests.
Supporting incident response teams with resolving data incidents.
Conducting data protection impact assessments for new and existing data processing activities to assess risks and ensure safeguards.
Acting as the liaison with UK and Ireland data protection authorities and serve as the contact point for data subjects regarding issues related to their data privacy rights.
Assisting with the maintenance of comprehensive records of data processing activities as required by Article 30 of the GDPR.
Participating in processes to handle data subject requests, ensuring timely and compliant responses to rights such as access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
Ensuring metrics and monitoring is in place for key data privacy risk indicators, projects and continuous improvement investments.
Leading training and awareness initiatives from a privacy perspective.
Leading the Privacy Champion community – develop and run the Ireland and UK Privacy Champion community, setting priorities and coordinating activities
Data Privacy and Protection Framework – ensure there is a comprehensive and intuitive framework in place for UK and Ireland businesses
Policies and procedures – work together with the GPDTO to adopt and tailor data privacy and data protection related policies and procedures and tools for the UK and Ireland businesses
Ensure that the businesses fully adopt the protocols for addressing general issues during events and validate that they will operate effectively.
Be a first point of escalation for business queries related to privacy and data protection.
Engagement – Work with the Risk & Compliance team and Audit teams to ensure that assurance activity is complete and accurate. Assist with any required regulatory interaction.
Identification and remediation – Use experience and judgement to identify issues of concern.
Liaison with IT – Work with IT community to devise practical data protection strategies e.g. encryption etc.
Ensuring policies and procedures are fit for purpose and embedded through governance, system controls, training and audit.
Ensure appropriate training is in place for all colleagues in UK and Ireland.
Ensure communication plans to support the change initiative are appropriate, effective and cascaded through the business as appropriate.
Responsible for working in accordance with the Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK and Ireland and corporate policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.. Skills and experience that will lead to success
Expert knowledge of data protection law and practices. With extensive experience in data protection, compliance, or legal roles, preferably within a multinational organisation. Certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) are advantageous.
Working knowledge of how IT applications, infrastructure and architecture can be adapted to reduce data privacy risk and / or Aon’s ability to respond to requests from clients or regulators.
Good program management, talent development and strong verbal and written communication skills
Determines pertinent information required by management to make effective decisions.
Enthusiastic teammate with positive relationship and empathy building skills who can effectively communicate reasons for change / plans to a diverse range of connections.
Well-developed influencing skills.
Drive operational excellence in the businesses within remit (i.e. efficient delivery of consistently excellent client propositions) by devising short and long term operational strategies across the business and implementing these effectively within the business units.
Strong track record of leading operational change and reducing data privacy risk within a large organization.
Background in data privacy, with the ability to navigate a diverse business environment and influence key stakeholders.
Delivery of complex projects in the Financial Services / insurance broking environment.
A track record of operating successfully in a regulated environment and with a good understanding of risk management, legal and compliance issues.
Strong understanding of the data protection law and regulation. How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com
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