Opportunity at RRG Group - Data Protection & Compliance Manager
Part-Time working 25 - 30 hours per week. Flexible arrangement considered.
£23,322.00 - £31,995.60 Dependent on experience Plus car allowance (pro rata and dependent on working hours), business travel across sites reimbursed at 55p per mile.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Data Protection & Compliance Manager to join our team to support RRG Group (North & South) and HPL Motor sites. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of data protection, compliance, governance, and business integration activities across our growing automotive retail group. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for data protection matters during a period of adoption leave, while supporting the wider business in maintaining the highest standards of compliance and governance. The role offers flexibility and can be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis. The position will be based primarily from our head office, with regular travel to dealership locations across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Data Protection & Compliance
- Act as Deputy Data Protection Officer (DPO) and primary point of contact for data protection matters.
- Develop, review and maintain data management and privacy policies.
- Provide guidance and support to departments on meeting their legal and regulatory obligations.
- Oversee Subject Access Requests (SARs), erasure requests, rectification requests and other data rights requests.
- Investigate data incidents, breaches and compliance concerns.
- Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs).
- Review and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs).
- Ensure ongoing compliance with Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) requirements.
- Manage third-party processor due diligence and supplier assessments.
- Coordinate and oversee GDPR and data protection training across the business.
Audit & Governance
- Conduct annual GDPR compliance inspections across dealership locations.
- Produce compliance reports for management teams and Group Audit.
- Monitor and track actions arising from audits and compliance reviews.
- Lead compliance and governance workstreams for newly acquired dealerships.
Business Integration
- Manage GDPR onboarding and integration activities for acquired dealerships.
- Review local processes, systems and controls to identify compliance improvements.
- Drive consistency of compliance standards and practices across RRG Group North, RRG Group South and HPL operations.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Line manage the CRM and Customer Care Team where applicable.
- Provide management cover and support for the CRM and Customer Care Team.
- Act as an escalation point for serious customer complaints, regulatory matters and compliance issues.
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act requirements and wider compliance frameworks.
- Experience managing data protection and compliance activities within a multi-site organisation.
- Experience handling SARs, data breaches, DPIAs and regulatory compliance matters.
- Excellent investigation, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work independently while influencing and supporting teams across the business.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Previous management or supervisory experience would be advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel regularly between dealership locations.
- Ability to work across multiple sites as part of a growing and evolving business.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping compliance and governance across a growing automotive group.
A varied role combining strategic, operational and people management responsibilities.
This is a fabulous opportunity for the right person to join our friendly team. We always strive to recognise the hard work and achievements of our team members with excellent benefits, incentives, training and career development.
At RRG Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, and believe that RRG Group is for Everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role and you share our values to deliver great experiences through fresh thinking and working better together, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. Please get in touch!
RRG Group
About RRG Group
From humble beginnings in 1967, the RRG Group has grown to become one of the biggest and most successful Dealer Groups in the North, with new and used car dealerships across the North West and West Yorkshire regions. Hard work, dedication, passion and a genuine commitment to Customer Satisfaction.
Over the last 59 years the RRG Group has seen many developments, acquisitions, sales, expansions, building developments; all of which have helped to position the Group as a successful diverse business. Our Centres sell a wide range of vehicles, including new and used Peugeot, Toyota, Kia, Mazda, Lexus, MG, Skoda, Omoda, Jaecoo models along with a Nissan Service Centre.
Thanks to solid and secure backing and investment; the RRG Group has been able to expand and reinvest into its premises and people. The ethos of the company is to invest back into the business and look at all potential opportunities has meant that the business has successfully grown to how it is today – but as history shows; that won’t stand still and the business will continue to grow, develop and expand.
There are always exciting times ahead for RRG Group!
Benefits of working at RRG Group
There are plenty of ways that you and your family can benefit with you working with us at RRG Group, from discounts on vehicle repairs to joining our Employee Car Scheme (after successful completion of 6 months’ probation period and aged 21+) where you can drive a brand new car (Toyota / Lexus / Mazda) with no deposit, no credit check and fixed monthly payments at a reduced price. deducted from your salary. Drive your dream car for less!
A pension that pays. Our flexible Workplace Pension Scheme gives you the freedom to plan for the future in a way that suits you. Choose exactly how much you want to contribute on a monthly basis.
Wellbeing Wednesday. We take employee wellbeing seriously at RRG Group, we offer this service every week to support all our colleagues with whatever challenges they may face at work or at home.
Referrer a Friend Scheme. Recommend someone to join RRG Group and we’ll give you an additional £300 per referral.
Holiday allowance starting at 24 days per year (FTE) plus Public Holidays, we reward long serving employees by rising holiday allowance to 30 days plus Public Holidays (FTE). Over 120 members of staff have been with the Group for over 20 years, that’s 1 in 7 members of staff!
Fantastic future career opportunities and development as expected from a large and progressive Company. Receive industry leading training from the brand you represent whilst you develop your skills with the RRG Group purpose build Learning and Development Training Academy.
Great team spirit, charity events and the flexibility to get involved in various fundraising events.
Eye care benefits, Support and Mentoring, Employee Assistance, conferences and learning events, regular staff incentives, and so much more!
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Pay: £23,322.00-£31,995.60 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
