Senior Data Privacy Manager

We are seeking a Senior Data Privacy Manager to join the Data Governance & Privacy Office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this pivotal role, you will ensure Aviva Investors protects personal and confidential data in line with UK/EU GDPR and internal governance standards, providing specialist expertise that enables colleagues across UK and international markets to operate safely, compliantly, and confidently. Acting as a key control point, you will help identify, prevent, and mitigate data protection risks-particularly through DLP monitoring and governance oversight-while supporting the Data Protection Officer in maintaining a robust and effective Data Protection Framework. As a subject matter expert, you will strengthen our data culture by driving awareness, delivering training, guiding best-practice behaviours, and advising on a wide range of privacy and governance matters. You will also contribute to the development of policies and guidelines, challenge and support the design of compliant processes, and play a crucial role in shaping how we protect information across the organisation. Working as part of the Data Governance & Privacy Office and reporting to the Head of Data Governance & Privacy, you will make key decisions on prioritising issues, assessing controls, escalating risks, interpreting regulatory requirements, and presenting meaningful analysis and reporting to support strong oversight and governance.

• In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, especially GDPR.
• Good understanding of information security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• IAPP CIPP/E or equivalent data protection qualification.
• Experience of working closely with an IT environment.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Family friendly parental and carer's leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year