Company Description
Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!
We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.
Got your attention? Read on…
We put people first. It’s all about you..
We have a great opportunity for a proactive privacy professional to join our Data Privacy team and make a real impact. You will play a key role in shaping and safeguarding how we handle data in a fast-paced, innovative environment. With a strong grasp of UK data protection law and practical experience in privacy compliance, you’ll ensure we stay ahead of legal developments, mentor others, and help evolve our processes to match our rapid growth.
This is a fixed term contract to cover a period of parental leave, starting in August 2025.
Here's the key skills, experience and competencies we're looking for you to bring:
- Previous knowledge of redaction and DSAR management tools an advantage;
- A strong understanding of corporate privacy and compliance obligations;
- Prior experience managing privacy projects or activities relating to privacy programmes
- Solid knowledge of UK Data Protection laws, including UK GDPR, DPA and PECR;
- Experience of risk assessment frameworks or broader information security experience (desirable);
- Experience working in the energy, financial service, insurance, and/or telco industries (desirable);
- An ability to manage and prioritise busy workloads;
- The ability to be flexible and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
- An ability to work within a small team, be self-motivated and independent;
A hybrid role working from one of our London hubs 2 days per week.
We work together. Your team and the people you will work with…
Reporting to the DPO and Head of Data Privacy, you'll be joining a team of high-performing, Legal team who pride themselves on great relationships. You'll work with a range of stakeholders across the business, advising on and navigating the many privacy challenges involved in operating a multi-service, consumer-facing business.
Your key stakeholders will include colleagues across People, Customer Services, Technology, Marketing, Partners and Sales.
We deliver progress. What you’ll do and how you will make an impact
- Handling requests from data subjects exercising their privacy rights (DSARs, erasure requests, objections, requests to port etc) under the UK GDPR and UK Data Protection Act
- Producing reports and providing stats
- Adapting and innovating process in line with the business’s fast-paced growth
- Working alongside relevant teams such as Information Security, Fraud, Product, Technology and the wider business on projects / ad hoc queries requiring privacy input
- Working with internal stakeholders / third parties to identify the cause of privacy incidents and responding to data incidents
- Managing compliance activities, such as ICO registrations, breach reporting and supplying monthly logs to the regulator
- Providing mentoring to team members, where required, particularly from a privacy incident perspective
- Horizon scanning:
- Advising the business on developments in data protection law and working with internal stakeholders to develop solutions and ensure compliance
- Presentations to team or wider department on developments
So why pick UW?
We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits:
- An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
- Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
- Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
- A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.
- Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
- Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP. Our wellbeing app Unmind supports your mental health.
- Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
- A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences
Apply here!
You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!
Claire Fennell will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.
Additional Information
Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.
We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.
Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.