Do you want to join a rapidly expanding company that puts the customer at the heart of every interaction? Would you like to take the next step in your career and join our Data Protection Team as a Data Protection Analyst? We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is eager to develop their career, is professional, enthusiastic and has a keen interest in data protection. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail is a must to support the Data Protection Team across a broad range of areas.
Role: Data Protection Analyst
Team: Data Protection
Location: Liverpool on a Hybrid working basis
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
What you will be doing:
- Assist the team in providing considered and practical advice to the business on data protection matters
- Be responsible for responding to data subject rights and erasure requests
- Ensure documentation and records are kept up to date including identifying trends and analysis
- Assist business change projects to ensure privacy by design and data protection risks are considered
- Assist with compliance monitoring reviews to monitor operational compliance with data protection law
- Assist with the development of existing policy documentation and related practical guidance
- Keep up to date with the latest changes in applicable legislation, industry news and guidance
- To support and participate in working groups to provide ongoing support across the organisation
- Support the training and awareness of data protection practices and principles
- Any other task as may be defined by the DPO to meet the operational needs of the Data Protection team
- Providing valuable contribution to meeting the Data Protection Team goals
Compliance with existing data protection related policies
What we’re looking for:
- An understanding of GDPR regulation and data protection principles we will provide additional training
- Practical experience in developing and implementing business processes and procedures
- The ability to apply a range of research techniques to gather relevant information.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer facing experience.
- Drive and determination to complete work to a high standard
- Plan, organise and manage time effectively
- Keen eye for detail
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office and additional applications
Grow with Acorn
At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
- We run through walls for our customers and each other
- We challenge the status quo
- We succeed when we help those around us succeed
- We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
Benefits:
- A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
- 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
- Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
- Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
- Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
- Recognition awards, social events & more
Our Commitment to our colleague’s:
These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
- Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
- Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
- Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
- ️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
- ️ Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme - Supporting those who serve
- Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
- Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
- • Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression
If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
- We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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