Hybrid from one of our many UK locations Competitive Salary (negotiable DOE) Excellent benefits package Founded in 2009, Succession Wealth has rapidly become one of the UK’s leading financial planning and wealth management firms. With a national network of Wealth Advisors, we offer comprehensive, independent wealth management and financial planning services. Since becoming part of Aviva in 2022, Succession Wealth is experiencing exciting growth, providing fantastic opportunities for those eager to contribute to our ongoing success. The Opportunity We are looking for a proactive and motivated Data Protection Executive to join our team. This is a support role reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel (SLC) and Data Protection Officer (DPO), while also collaborating closely with the Data Protection Manager (DPM) and key stakeholders across the business to ensure robust data protection compliance and deliver excellent results. In this role, you will become a trusted advisor by helping to foster and maintain strong internal relationships. Within this highly varied role, excellent opportunities exist for professional development. The successful candidate will be able to quickly integrate into our team and complement our data protection efforts. About You We are looking for a detail-oriented, pragmatic individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and commercial environment. While experience in financial services is beneficial, it is not essential. A relevant qualification, such as the CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe), would be an advantage. You will also need: A solid understanding of GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act Extensive experience in a Data Protection role within a medium to large commercial business Experience in conducting and reviewing DPIAs, handling DSARs and LIAs Experience in assessing data breaches Strong interpersonal and organisational skills The ability to work cross-functionally with IT, HR, Legal, and Compliance teams A high level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity What You Can Expect From Us A competitive salary, annual pay reviews as well as a fantastic range of benefits including: 25 days Annual leave rapidly increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas closure. Excellent company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Agile and family friendly working arrangements to allow for a great work/life balance. Company sick pay. Group Income Protection. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Up to 40% discount on Aviva Insurance & Investment products. £465 towards the purchase of home office equipment. Group Life Assurance Scheme: 8 x salary. Access to the Benefit Hub; discounts on shopping, dining out, holidays and lots more A range of health benefits including eye care vouchers, flu vaccinations, Annual Health Screening, Digital GP, Mental health and Nutrition Sessions and Employee Assistance Programme. Voluntary flexible benefits platform including Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and Health Screening. Support with cost of professional exams /study days. Charity Days. Company Events Our Commitment to DE&I Succession is committed to building and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow, innovate and deliver excellent client care to help us reach our goals as a business. Our diverse teams help us reflect and understand the communities in which we operate and the subjects we cover in our everyday work. In recruiting for Succession, we welcome the unique contributions all candidates can bring regardless of their background and strive to ensure that every candidate is given the best chance of success through fair and equitable recruitment practice. We do not accept unsolicited cv submissions from agencies, any such will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate.