Job Description

Do you have experience in data protection and data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs)? We're seeking a CIO Privacy Practitioner to come join our AXA UK COO Risk function on a 12-month fixed term contract. You'll change and implement innovative solutions to improve legacy technology. You'll pre-empt anticipated change feeding into design and decision making at the earliest juncture ensuring Privacy by Design Principles are addressed.


At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

Establish integration into relevant UK CTO committees, forums, strategic environments ensuring early awareness and engagement for new or change activity (infrastructure/technology). Identifying and flagging key privacy considerations ensuring regulatory and legal requirements are embedded through Privacy by Design from the outset. Ensuring a coordinated approach of AXA UK technological change and advancement by facilitating prioritisation within the UK COO function. Coordinating flow from the COO Risk Office to the Second Line Data Protection team, ensuring the relevant processes and guidelines are followed and that matters are taken through the relevant governance processes. Give due consideration to the AXA UK Privacy Framework Privacy Laws & Regulations and AXA Group Standards in all engagements. Strategic thinking taking into consideration the UK Strategy and transversal delivery through to the business units, AXA Health & AXA Insurance. Undertake Data Privacy Impacts alongside programme or project established for technological change and advancement in accordance with the AXA UK Privacy Framework, UK Laws & Regulations and AXA Group Standards. Log and record all processes and procedures to evidence process and coordinated planning, delivering Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for projects and programmes.
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What you'll bring:

IT architecture systems and applications, mechanics and technicalities experience. Experience in a Data Protection role as an oversight function, such as Practitioner, Advisor, Manager, or similar. Certification with a recognised body such as IAPP CIPP/EISEB/ PDP privacy qualifications or working towards this. Experience with working in a large organisation with complex infrastructures and technological environments, preferably Finance or Insurance. Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders in a clear, effective manner both written and oral. Demonstratable composure under pressure, prioritising to achieve an effective outcome, and operating in a methodical and organised manner. Competent in communicating a privacy regulatory or legal position effectively to First Line enabling senior stakeholders to fully understand parameters, risks and key areas of concern. Escalating to the Second Line Data Protection function for additional support and collaboration where necessary.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.


Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

Competitive annual salary dependent on experience Discretionary company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) Private medical cover 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & resources AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.