Data Protection Manager

What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future.

We’re looking for a second Data Protection Manager to join our team and support our fast growing business.

Working closely with our DPO and existing Data Protection Manager you’ll ensure we remain compliant with UK GDPR legislation and processes while also working with various teams to expand our capabilities and develop creative solutions to business challenges and opportunities to improve our service to both new and existing customers.

Whilst this is a Data Protection role, we’re looking for someone technically experienced who can come in and shape the technical landscape of Data Protection as well as how we internally develop the tools to deliver these services to our business.

What you'll do...

Develop our data protection strategy, policies, frameworks and tools to ensure our compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and other relevant legislation.

Advise on data privacy matters for teams across the company from software engineers, financial specialists to marketing and business development.

Maintain records and documentation by leading Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), updating the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), and conducting Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs).

Own and refine the end-to-end processes for Subject Rights Management including Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other data subject rights.

Manage breaches including investigation, reporting, and communication with the ICO.

Contribute to growth by supporting our business development teams with customer data protection agreements and enquiries.

Manage risk by conducting due diligence for third-party suppliers and vendors.

Raise awareness through design and delivering engaging data protection training and awareness campaigns.

Monitor the evolving privacy regulatory landscape and report on the company's compliance and risk.

What you'll need...

A passion for Data Protection and a proven track record of delivering compliance with legislation in a fast paced business.

Experience working with software product teams building bespoke software for delivering customer and internal solutions.

Familiarily with modern tooling including Google Workspace and Slack.

The ability to explain Data Protection concepts in a clear and relatable way to those who may not be familiar with them.

Forward-thinking, self-motivated and able to take responsibility for your own initiatives and drive them to implementation.

Experience of working in a pressured environment, prioritising your work appropriately while maintaining high levels of attention to detail.

Any of the following would be a bonus

Awareness of Information Security principles and requirements for ISO27001 compliance

Knowledge of the FCA regulation and experience in the financial services industry

A background in technology

Why you'll love it here

Don't feel like you meet all of our hiring criteria? Thats OK, apply anyway! We'd love to hear from you and have a conversation.

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people 

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Once your in the process with one of our recruiters, it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

Things to Note...

🐶 just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies

🤖 We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively. We’re totally fine with you using AI as a tool to help prepare too. That said, when we get to the interview and assessment stage, we’re really interested in hearing your unique perspective and real-world stories. That’s the stuff we can’t get from a bot or a prompt!

About us The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you’ll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK. We’re building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal. Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience. We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.