Global Data Protection Manager

7 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom Data Privacy Recruitment Ltd Full time

Global Data Protection Manager


Fantastic opportunity for a team leading senior data protection manager role in a world class Privacy/Data protection team. You will be joining an exciting large scale international events company who operate in 22 countries and 45 business sectors.



Purpose of the role:

As a leader within the Global Privacy Office and the wider Compliance team, you’ll play an important part in upholding Privacy and Data Protection compliance policies, principles and standards. You will report to the Chief Privacy (CPO) and will lead a team of Regional Data Protection Managers and caseworkers who assist the business in navigating legislative requirements including GDPR, ePrivacy, POPIA and PDPA.



What you’ll do:

Supporting the CPO in the development and maintenance of the Privacy Centre of Excellence by:



  • Managing and leading a regional team of privacy SMEs, ensuring that performance against SLAs are achieved, risks and safeguards are appropriately identified, accurate and timely advice is issued, and the appropriate support is provided to the business at all times;


  • Measuring and tracking regional and global privacy compliance activity within the business, and communicating compliance status to the CPO, the relevant Business Unit Senior Risk and Compliance Owner, the Senior Leadership Team, internal Legal Counsel and other key stakeholders;


  • Leading the Training, Guidance and Awareness portfolio: developing and delivering accessible privacy compliance training, policies, toolkits, and guidance that reflect the relevant privacy and data protection compliance requirements globally;


  • Reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (and other privacy reviews) to assess the impact of proposed changes to personal data processing activities globally, and agree appropriate mitigating actions with the deploying business unit or function;


(In consultation with internal counsel) reviewing and drafting privacy notices and supplementary notices relevant to specific processing activities;


  • Staying informed on the evolving privacy and data protection landscape to (a) understand the potential impacts on the services provided by the company and (b) to design and implement the necessary corrective actions in relation our current operations, processes and tools to remain compliant.




Your skills and experience:

We know that sometimes people don’t have all the skills or experience listed below. If you're excited about this role and have most of what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. You could be just who we need We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed and grow.



The business is looking for a candidate with privacy and data protection knowledge and 4+ years’ experience in a commercial environment. Such knowledge and experience should include:



  • At least 4+ years of dedicated working knowledge, and real-world experience of Data Protection and Privacy Law, in particular those laws relevant to the EMEA, APAC and Americas markets;


  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. With these skills you have an excellent track record of building / supporting a culture of privacy within a commercial environment and create buy-in with all levels of the organisation;


  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. With these skills you have an excellent track record of building / supporting a culture of privacy within a commercial environment and create buy-in with all levels of the organisation;


  • Pragmatic solution finder: your default position should not be ‘no’;


  • The ability to analyse legislative requirements and relate these to organisational practices and solutions;


  • Experience in applying privacy in the context of marketing, sales, e-commerce and virtual / online platforms;


  • A visible champion in the business with a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others;


  • Ability to move at pace and use different improvement strategies appropriate to the scope of work;


  • Ability to appropriately take control and exercise leadership;


  • Well organised and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines;


  • Strong ability to work effectively and supportively within a global team and organisation;


  • Experience in using and navigating OneTrust and Data Guidance;


  • Always willing to accept and share knowledge, which includes undertaking any additional training that may be offered / required to fulfil the requirements of the role; and


  • Ability to travel across the EMEA region and to the Philippines as required.




Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. This includes providing flexible working hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.




Working for you:

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

- Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

- Wellbeing programs

- Life assurance

- Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

- Save As You Earn share option scheme

- Travel Season ticket loan

- Electric Vehicle Scheme

- Optional Dental Insurance

- Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

- Employee Assistance Programme

- RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

- Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

- Access to extensive learning and development resources

- Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work




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