National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Risk Assurance and Data Protection Assistant

Cardiff
4 weeks ago
Create job alert

Flexible Hours Considered

We are looking for a Risk Assurance and Data Protection Assistant to join our Compliance team and assist in relevant assurance activities to evaluate and report the extent to which the Group is managing areas of risk and control and ensure that the Development Bank of Wales continues to meet its obligations under UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018. This is a dual responsibility role with time split across the two working areas; Risk Management and Data Protection.

As an advocate for risk management, you will plan and complete regular testing of internal controls and make changes to risk registers and risk scoring as a result, liaising with internal stakeholders to highlight issues and implement changes across the Group. You’ll work closely and collaboratively with the Risk Assurance Manager in developing a robust Controls Assurance Framework and Risk Management Framework, including policies, procedures, and guidance.

With a meticulous approach to work, you will be accustomed to adhering to specific regulations and will support the development of new and existing policy documentation and related guidance notes in several areas, including; UK GDPR, PECR, Information Management and Security, Data Retention and Disposal. You’ll liaise with the Data Strategy Manager and assist in the production of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA), making recommendations to the business and support with maintenance of data retention schedules. You’ll support with investigations into data breaches and will handle Data Subject Rights Requests.

We’re looking for an individual with good knowledge and understanding of the benefits of a robust Risk Management Framework. You will feel at ease taking ownership of tasks and managing the workload to ensure timescales are met. With good interpersonal skills, you will be ability to communicate, in both writing and verbally, risk related content to those with no specialist risk knowledge. Additionally, you will have good organisational and planning skills, with the ability learn and assimilate the content and underlying rationale of existing risk management and data protection frameworks

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Director of Legal and Governance

Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

Senior Home Actuarial & Data Science Manager

Senior Home Actuarial & Data Science Manager

Registered Manager

Lead Data Scientist

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Languages & Platforms to Learn Now

The UK’s data science job market is evolving fast—from forecasting models and AI assistants to real-time decision systems. In 2026, data scientists aren’t just expected to build models—they’re responsible for shaping insights that fuel everything from patient care to predictive banking. Welcome to the Data Science Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your essential annual guide to the languages, tools, and platforms driving demand across the UK. Whether you’re entering the job market or reskilling mid-career, this roadmap helps you prioritise the skills that matter most right now.

How to Find Hidden Data Science Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSS, BCS & More

The data science job market in the UK is thriving—but also increasingly competitive. As organisations in finance, healthcare, retail, government, and tech accelerate digital transformation, the demand for data talent has soared. Yet many of the best data science jobs are never posted publicly. They’re shared behind closed doors—within professional networks, at invite-only events, or through member-only mailing lists and specialist interest groups. These “hidden” roles are often filled through referrals, collaborations, or direct outreach to trusted experts. In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock these hidden opportunities by engaging with key UK professional bodies such as the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), and Turing Society, plus communities like PyData and AI UK. You’ll learn how to use directories, CPD events, and networks to move beyond job boards—and into roles where you’re approached, not just applying.

How to Get a Better Data Science Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Redundancy can be tough to face, especially in a competitive field like data science. But it’s important to know: your experience, analytical thinking, and modelling skills are still in demand. Across sectors like healthcare, finance, e-commerce, government and AI startups, UK employers continue to seek data scientists who can deliver value through insight, prediction, and automation. This guide will walk you through how to bounce back from redundancy with purpose and clarity—whether you're a data analyst looking to step up, a mid-level data scientist, or a machine learning specialist seeking a better-aligned opportunity.