Data Assurance Manager

Severn Trent

. Lead the Data Assurance team of four specialist analysts .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCoventry • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR requirements while maintaining high standards of data protection and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead teams, drive collaboration, and manage complex cases in regulated environments.

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Data Subject Access Requests ManagementUK GDPR ComplianceInformation Security FrameworksRedaction and Exemption ApplicationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceAccess RecertificationDisclosure ReviewStatutory Exemption ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer-First MindsetRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentUtilitiesFinancial ServicesHealthcarePublic Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Data Assurance team of four specialist analysts
Provide governance, oversight and continuous improvement across DSARs, information rights, statutory exemption management, system access assurance and mandatory compliance obligations
Lead end-to-end management of Data Subject Access Requests and other data rights requests
Ensure requests are handled accurately, securely and efficiently within UK GDPR regulatory timescales
Maintain quality and data protection standards through thorough disclosure review, appropriate redaction and clear exemption evidence
Manage team caseloads and priorities, monitor deadlines and identify risks early
Work with Legal, the Data Protection Officer and stakeholders on complex, sensitive or contested cases
Build relationships across the business and help teams identify requests early and provide required information
Drive collaboration between operational teams and the data rights process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of system access governance and access recertification
Good understanding of information security frameworks and internal audit practices
Experience managing complex DSARs and other data subject rights requests end to end
Experience with redaction and exemption application
Understanding of UK GDPR requirements
Experience in a regulated environment such as utilities, financial services, healthcare or the public sector is advantageous
Customer-first mindset
Strong communication skills
Passion for delivering a professional, reliable and friendly service

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225, which is subject to eligibility)
Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Two paid volunteering days per year
Flexible working from home supported when needed
Inclusive workplace and employee support