RAC
Data Protection Manager
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RAC has an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection Manager to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance team, supporting data protection and privacy across the Group.
This is a highly visible role in a fast-paced environment, where you’ll provide expert guidance and oversight to ensure compliance while enabling the business to use data responsibly. Working closely with Legal, Information Security, Risk and business teams, you’ll play a key role in managing risk, strengthening governance, and embedding a strong data protection culture across RAC.
This is more than a standard compliance role. You’ll have real ownership, the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, and exposure across senior stakeholders and governance forums. If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, driving improvements, and is keen to grow your career, potentially towards a future DPO role—this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark!
What You’ll Do
Governance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and PECR
Maintain and evolve data protection frameworks, policies and controls
Monitor performance and report on data protection risks
Oversee Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs)
Advice & Business Partnering
Provide clear, pragmatic data protection advice to stakeholders
Support projects with privacy by design and default
Advise on data use, sharing, retention and transfers
Act as a key contact for privacy-related queries across the business
Data Subject Rights & Complaints
Oversee SARs and other data subject requests
Ensure timely, high-quality and compliant responses
Manage complaints and escalations with confidence
Data Breaches & Incident Management
Manage personal data breaches and incidents end-to-end
Assess notification requirements (ICO and individuals)
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Support investigations, remediation and learning
Risk Management & DPIAs
Lead and review DPIAs
Identify, assess and mitigate privacy risks
Ensure appropriate governance of higher-risk processing
Third Parties & Data Sharing
Support data sharing agreements and safeguards
Review supplier and partner data protection clauses
Manage third-party data protection risk
Regulatory Engagement & Continuous Improvement
Support ICO engagement, audits and enquiries
Deliver training and promote awareness across the business
Identify issues, fix them, and drive continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and PECR
Experience in a data protection, privacy or compliance role
Hands-on experience with SARs, breaches and DPIAs
Ability to translate regulation into practical, business-friendly guidance
Strong stakeholder management across legal, risk, IT and business teams
Ability to take ownership and manage competing priorities effectively
Personal Attributes
Confident, proactive and solution-focused
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Commercial and pragmatic approach to risk
Comfortable handling sensitive issues and driving outcomes
Ambitious, with a desire to learn, grow and take on more responsibility
Qualifications
CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent (desirable)
Legal or compliance background advantageous
Location | Working Pattern | Salary
This role follows a hybrid model, 2 days in our Bradley Stoke, Bristol office and 3 remote.
Salary aligned with market and experience.
As a Data Protection Manager at RAC, you’ll enjoy benefits that go the extra mile
Earnings That Motivate
Enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our Owning It Together Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a unique opportunity to share in RAC’s future success.
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Time Off That Matters
Enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.
Financial Security & Perks
Benefit from a pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover of 4× salary (10× optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long term.
Wellbeing That Works for You
Our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
Extras That Make a Difference
Access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you’ll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.
Why RAC?
For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We’re also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition and opportunity go hand in hand.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, build your expertise, and play a key role in shaping data protection across RAC, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of data protection at RAC!
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