Hargreaves Lansdown
Finance / FinServ
DataProtectionOfficer
“Data Protection Officer at Hargreaves Lansdown. Skills: UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, international privacy frameworks, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), risk based assurance and oversight, privacy by design, robust governance, regulatory developments and best practice. overseeing compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and related privacy regulations across the HL Group. monitoring compliance through risk based assurance and oversight”
Industry & Context.
translating regulatory requirements into practical, operational compliance; identifying, assessing, and managing data protection risks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep understanding of GDPR, PECR, the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and broader international privacy frameworks, Proven experience advising on data protection compliance in complex organisations, track record of developing and embedding privacy policies, procedures, DPIAs, Record of Processing Activity (RoPAs), and incident‑response processes, Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, operational compliance across diverse business areas, Skilled in identifying, assessing, and managing data protection risks, including reviewing data flows, suppliers, contracts, and system designs, Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear, pragmatic advice and constructive challenge, Demonstrates the independence, integrity, and sound judgement required of the DPO role, with the ability to lead decisions and prioritise effectively, Committed to fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation
Nice to Have
experience in financial services or other highly regulated sectors desirable
What You'll Do.
overseeing compliance with UK GDPR
the Data Protection Act 2018 and related privacy regulations across the HL Group
monitoring compliance through risk based assurance and oversight
serving as the primary contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and individuals exercising their data protection rights
supporting privacy by design across all HL Group entities
operations and processing activities
maintaining robust governance
reporting on emerging risks
ensuring alignment with regulatory developments and best practice
Act as HL’s expert adviser on UK GDPR and privacy obligations
providing clear guidance to teams and processors across the Group
Monitor and challenge compliance with data protection law
and governance standards
Oversee and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
ensuring robust governance and well‑managed high‑risk processing
Serve as HL’s primary contact for the ICO and individuals exercising their data rights
Maintain and enhance HL’s privacy governance framework
and oversight mechanisms
Provide independent challenge on privacy risks
and produce insightful
risk‑based reporting for senior leadership and the board
Support privacy by design across projects
technology initiatives
supplier arrangements
and transformation programmes
Lead assurance activity through thematic reviews
breach governance review
and monitoring of remediation actions
Identify emerging privacy risks and regulatory developments
turning them into practical expectations for the business
Drive awareness and capability by shaping HL’s privacy training strategy and coaching privacy champions and operational owners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
providing clear guidance to teams and processors across the Group; engaging with stakeholders at all levels; providing clear, pragmatic advice and constructive challenge; coaching privacy champions and operational owners
Communication Scope
providing clear guidance; providing clear, pragmatic advice
Process & Methodology
Support privacy by design across projects, technology initiatives, supplier arrangements, and transformation programmes
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