first Central Services
Manchester, Lancashire
We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! At 1st Central, data sits at the heart of everything we do, so protecting it is both a legal obligation and a core responsibility. We're looking for a Group Head of Data Protection (DPO) who's passionate about privacy, someone who's curious, commercially aware, and ready to shape the future of data protection across our Group. You'll be our senior voice on all things data protection - advising the Executive, Boards and senior leaders, and setting the strategic direction for privacy across the Group. You'll lead a high performing Privacy team and make sure we're not just compliant, but confident in how we manage and protect data. We're looking for someone who has: Significant experience as a DPO or from a similar compliance role Expert knowledge of data privacy legislation including GDPR Expert knowledge of cybersecurity risks and other information security standards, such as ISO27001 The ability to make good judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around managing those risks What's involved: To be responsible for the development of a high performing Privacy team creating a clear vision whilst building strong relationships inside and outside the Group, in order to collaborate with and influence the executive and senior management across the Group and externally with corporate partners, including data subjects, regulators, suppliers and professional bodies To have an excellent understanding of the key regulatory and statutory rules, regulations, principles and codes of practice incumbent upon Group companies and the jurisdictions in which they are domiciled in so far as they are relevant to the delivery of appropriate Data Protection compliance requirements, and to keep such awareness up to date To define with the Executive, Boards and other senior stakeholders, and implement the Group's Data Protection Strategy To define, scope, gain Audit Committee approval for, and deliver the Group's data privacy programme To report to the Group's Risk Committees on the compliance position highlighting key risks, incidents and matters requiring decisions by the relevant Board or senior management To act as Data Protection Officer for all Group entities where the role is required, and be owner of the Group Data Protection Policy To take overall responsibility for the oversight of Data Protection compliance and related Regulatory matters across the Group Inform and advise Senior Management on data protection laws and policies Monitor compliance with data protection laws and policies, and report on this to the Executive, SICL Management Committee, FCIM Management Committee and Group Audit committees. Oversee the maintenance of records required to demonstrate data protection compliance Supervise the Privacy Team's completion of data protection impact assessments and develop and execute relevant project plans Manage a program of awareness-raising and training to deliver compliance and to foster a data privacy culture within the company Review Data Protection clauses in client terms and supplier contracts Define, implement, and lead a data incident response and data breach notification procedure as well as provide incident management response where applicable Be the contact point with and co-operate with the relevant Data Protection Authorities and to data subjects when exercising their individual data rights as well as supervise and advise on the response to such requests Being the focal point for all activity relating to data protection Promote a culture of awareness of data security throughout the company Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times Responsibility for maintaining department risk registers, providing evidence and commentary for controls, updates for Mitigation Actions and maintaining control matrices and attestations. Also, to ensure that your employees are aware of their responsibility to identify and report risk. Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times, including compliance with the Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR) Conduct Rules Job-specific Competencies Experience & Knowledge Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty) Significant experience as a DPO or from a similar compliance role Proven track record in leading data protection issues at a senior level Project management experience Experience of interfacing with data protection regulators Experience in designing and implementing a data protection strategy Experience leading a department Educated to degree level IAPP CIPP/E or CIPM or equivalent data privacy qualification Qualified Lawyer Very familiar with UK, Gibraltarian, Guernsey and European data protection laws and practices, including (but not limited to) the Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and the General Data Protection Regulation A knowledge of best practice in information security, risk management, legal or audit Expert knowledge of data privacy legislation including GDPR Expert knowledge of cybersecurity risks and other information security standards, such as ISO27001 Skills Ability to make good judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around managing those risks Excellent time management and organisation skills Ability to conduct the role independently and with integrity Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects Strong analytical skills Extremely strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills Behaviours Proven ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels Strong team player and proven ability to lead and manage a team Enthusiastic and positive The ability to remain calm, controlled and resilient Self motivated and enthusiastic An organised and proactive approach Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business If you're ready to lead, influence and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. What can we do for you? People first. Always. We're passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that's what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you'll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here. Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we're offering, so feel free to get in touch.
We're 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! At 1st Central, data sits at the heart of everything we do, so protecting it is both a legal obligation and a core responsibility. We're looking for a Group Head of Data Protection (DPO) who's passionate about privacy, someone who's curious, commercially aware, and ready to shape the future of data protection across our Group. You'll be our senior voice on all things data protection - advising the Executive, Boards and senior leaders, and setting the strategic direction for privacy across the Group. You'll lead a high performing Privacy team and make sure we're not just compliant, but confident in how we manage and protect data. We're looking for someone who has: Significant experience as a DPO or from a similar compliance role Expert knowledge of data privacy legislation including GDPR Expert knowledge of cybersecurity risks and other information security standards, such as ISO27001 The ability to make good judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around managing those risks What's involved: To be responsible for the development of a high performing Privacy team creating a clear vision whilst building strong relationships inside and outside the Group, in order to collaborate with and influence the executive and senior management across the Group and externally with corporate partners, including data subjects, regulators, suppliers and professional bodies To have an excellent understanding of the key regulatory and statutory rules, regulations, principles and codes of practice incumbent upon Group companies and the jurisdictions in which they are domiciled in so far as they are relevant to the delivery of appropriate Data Protection compliance requirements, and to keep such awareness up to date To define with the Executive, Boards and other senior stakeholders, and implement the Group's Data Protection Strategy To define, scope, gain Audit Committee approval for, and deliver the Group's data privacy programme To report to the Group's Risk Committees on the compliance position highlighting key risks, incidents and matters requiring decisions by the relevant Board or senior management To act as Data Protection Officer for all Group entities where the role is required, and be owner of the Group Data Protection Policy To take overall responsibility for the oversight of Data Protection compliance and related Regulatory matters across the Group Inform and advise Senior Management on data protection laws and policies Monitor compliance with data protection laws and policies, and report on this to the Executive, SICL Management Committee, FCIM Management Committee and Group Audit committees. Oversee the maintenance of records required to demonstrate data protection compliance Supervise the Privacy Team's completion of data protection impact assessments and develop and execute relevant project plans Manage a program of awareness-raising and training to deliver compliance and to foster a data privacy culture within the company Review Data Protection clauses in client terms and supplier contracts Define, implement, and lead a data incident response and data breach notification procedure as well as provide incident management response where applicable Be the contact point with and co-operate with the relevant Data Protection Authorities and to data subjects when exercising their individual data rights as well as supervise and advise on the response to such requests Being the focal point for all activity relating to data protection Promote a culture of awareness of data security throughout the company Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times Responsibility for maintaining department risk registers, providing evidence and commentary for controls, updates for Mitigation Actions and maintaining control matrices and attestations. Also, to ensure that your employees are aware of their responsibility to identify and report risk. Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times, including compliance with the Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR) Conduct Rules Job-specific Competencies Experience & Knowledge Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty) Significant experience as a DPO or from a similar compliance role Proven track record in leading data protection issues at a senior level Project management experience Experience of interfacing with data protection regulators Experience in designing and implementing a data protection strategy Experience leading a department Educated to degree level IAPP CIPP/E or CIPM or equivalent data privacy qualification Qualified Lawyer Very familiar with UK, Gibraltarian, Guernsey and European data protection laws and practices, including (but not limited to) the Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and the General Data Protection Regulation A knowledge of best practice in information security, risk management, legal or audit Expert knowledge of data privacy legislation including GDPR Expert knowledge of cybersecurity risks and other information security standards, such as ISO27001 Skills Ability to make good judgements regarding data privacy risks and to prioritise resources and activity around managing those risks Excellent time management and organisation skills Ability to conduct the role independently and with integrity Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects Strong analytical skills Extremely strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills Behaviours Proven ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels Strong team player and proven ability to lead and manage a team Enthusiastic and positive The ability to remain calm, controlled and resilient Self motivated and enthusiastic An organised and proactive approach Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business If you're ready to lead, influence and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. What can we do for you? People first. Always. We're passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that's what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you'll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here. Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we're offering, so feel free to get in touch.
first Central Services
Manchester, Lancashire
We're 1st Central, a market leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! Join 1st Central as a Lead Finance Solutions Developer We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Finance Solutions Developer to join us on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, responsible for connecting finance, data engineering and actuarial analytics to deliver robust, insight driven solutions. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable data solutions to support business critical decisions, and you enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams, this could be the perfect role for you. You'll play a key role in designing and maintaining data pipelines and tools that enable complex financial and actuarial modelling, reporting, and insight. We're big on flexibility. Our teams are based across Salford Quays, Manchester and Haywards Heath in West Sussex, and we primarily work from home. We value collaboration, so we like to get together in person to keep ideas flowing. For candidates based near one of our offices, we typically come together around once a week. If you're further afield, we're open to remote working, as long as you're UK based - in that case, we'd ask you to join us in person once a month or quarterly to stay connected and maintain those all important face to face moments. Prefer being in the office more often? That works for us too. We're looking for someone who has: Strong Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building Skills - you'll excel at collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, and Data Engineering to understand requirements and deliver high impact data solutions. Expertise in Data Engineering and Development - you'll be comfortable designing, building, and optimising scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud based technologies and SQL, ensuring data is accessible, accurate, and timely. Financial and Actuarial Knowledge - you'll bring a working understanding of finance and actuarial principles, especially those related to Solvency II, IFRS 17, or GAAP, and how they apply to modelling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Python Proficiency for Advanced Analytics - you'll use SQL/Python to develop scripts for automation, data transformation, and analytics - enabling everything from reserves analysis to forecast simulations. What's involved: You'll collate data from financial systems (Workday) and actuarial into centralised data platforms. You'll collaborate with actuaries and finance professionals to understand model inputs, assumptions, and outputs. You'll develop and maintain SQL/Python scripts for data transformation, automation, and advanced analytics (e.g., reserves analysis, forecast simulations). You'll create and maintain relational and dimensional data models to support actuarial and financial reporting. You'll ensure data quality and consistency across finance and actuarial models; implement validation controls and reconciliation processes. You'll support regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, GAAP), ensuring timely and accurate delivery. You'll build reporting tools and dashboards (using Python, Power BI, etc.) for stakeholders to analyse key financial and actuarial metrics. You'll collaborate on model development, testing, and deployment into production environments. You'll maintain robust documentation and version control for models, pipelines, and processes. You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times. You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times Experience & Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. Extensive experience in data development, financial modelling, or actuarial systems. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data lakes/warehouses Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases. Familiarity with actuarial models, principles, and data structures (e.g., Actuarial reserving techniques, cashflow projections under Solvency II and IFRS 17) life tables, claims triangles, policy reserves). Experience working with actuarial datasets or outputs (e.g., policy data, claims data, assumptions). Skills: Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel Familiarity with the broader Workday ecosystem (Financials) and integration touchpoints. Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and model integrity. Strong analytical skills and ability to drive process improvement, based upon analysis of data. Work effectively under pressure and think clearly and logically in challenging situations. Understanding of Finance/actuarial processes and terminology preferrable Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong workshop and meeting facilitation skills Experienced at building relationships with and managing internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Behaviors: Empathetic and collaborative approach, with an ability to get the best out of a wide range of stakeholders. Commercially focused and results driven. Self motivated and enthusiastic. An organised and pro active approach. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. A flexible approach and positive attitude. Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy. Takes initiative to make decisions. Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business. If you enjoy working at the intersection of finance, data and analytics, this is your opportunity to do your best work. We are excited to welcome a high performing and experienced individual into our team.
We're 1st Central, a market leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that's the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too! Join 1st Central as a Lead Finance Solutions Developer We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Finance Solutions Developer to join us on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, responsible for connecting finance, data engineering and actuarial analytics to deliver robust, insight driven solutions. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable data solutions to support business critical decisions, and you enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams, this could be the perfect role for you. You'll play a key role in designing and maintaining data pipelines and tools that enable complex financial and actuarial modelling, reporting, and insight. We're big on flexibility. Our teams are based across Salford Quays, Manchester and Haywards Heath in West Sussex, and we primarily work from home. We value collaboration, so we like to get together in person to keep ideas flowing. For candidates based near one of our offices, we typically come together around once a week. If you're further afield, we're open to remote working, as long as you're UK based - in that case, we'd ask you to join us in person once a month or quarterly to stay connected and maintain those all important face to face moments. Prefer being in the office more often? That works for us too. We're looking for someone who has: Strong Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building Skills - you'll excel at collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, and Data Engineering to understand requirements and deliver high impact data solutions. Expertise in Data Engineering and Development - you'll be comfortable designing, building, and optimising scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud based technologies and SQL, ensuring data is accessible, accurate, and timely. Financial and Actuarial Knowledge - you'll bring a working understanding of finance and actuarial principles, especially those related to Solvency II, IFRS 17, or GAAP, and how they apply to modelling, reporting, and regulatory compliance. Python Proficiency for Advanced Analytics - you'll use SQL/Python to develop scripts for automation, data transformation, and analytics - enabling everything from reserves analysis to forecast simulations. What's involved: You'll collate data from financial systems (Workday) and actuarial into centralised data platforms. You'll collaborate with actuaries and finance professionals to understand model inputs, assumptions, and outputs. You'll develop and maintain SQL/Python scripts for data transformation, automation, and advanced analytics (e.g., reserves analysis, forecast simulations). You'll create and maintain relational and dimensional data models to support actuarial and financial reporting. You'll ensure data quality and consistency across finance and actuarial models; implement validation controls and reconciliation processes. You'll support regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, GAAP), ensuring timely and accurate delivery. You'll build reporting tools and dashboards (using Python, Power BI, etc.) for stakeholders to analyse key financial and actuarial metrics. You'll collaborate on model development, testing, and deployment into production environments. You'll maintain robust documentation and version control for models, pipelines, and processes. You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times. You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times Experience & Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field. Extensive experience in data development, financial modelling, or actuarial systems. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data lakes/warehouses Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases. Familiarity with actuarial models, principles, and data structures (e.g., Actuarial reserving techniques, cashflow projections under Solvency II and IFRS 17) life tables, claims triangles, policy reserves). Experience working with actuarial datasets or outputs (e.g., policy data, claims data, assumptions). Skills: Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel Familiarity with the broader Workday ecosystem (Financials) and integration touchpoints. Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and model integrity. Strong analytical skills and ability to drive process improvement, based upon analysis of data. Work effectively under pressure and think clearly and logically in challenging situations. Understanding of Finance/actuarial processes and terminology preferrable Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong workshop and meeting facilitation skills Experienced at building relationships with and managing internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Behaviors: Empathetic and collaborative approach, with an ability to get the best out of a wide range of stakeholders. Commercially focused and results driven. Self motivated and enthusiastic. An organised and pro active approach. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. A flexible approach and positive attitude. Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy. Takes initiative to make decisions. Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business. If you enjoy working at the intersection of finance, data and analytics, this is your opportunity to do your best work. We are excited to welcome a high performing and experienced individual into our team.