Senior Privacy Officer

Sanoma; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A European learning company is seeking a Privacy & Security Lead to implement privacy policies and manage compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Law, 5+ years of experience, and knowledge of GDPR and related laws. This hybrid position offers a diverse and independent working environment, contributing to a meaningful impact on education across Europe.

Servicios

High degree of independence

Pleasant working atmosphere

Formación

• 5+ years of relevant working experience and people management experience is a significant plus.
• Knowledge of relevant laws (GDPR, e-Privacy, EU AI Act) and ability to translate them into practical guidance.
• Experience in carrying out privacy assessments.

Responsabilidades

• Drive implementation of privacy policies and systems at Sanoma Learning.
• Advise senior management on privacy requirements and compliance.
• Provide training and educate colleagues on privacy aspects.

Conocimientos

Proactive and positive can-do attitude

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong professional communication in English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law

Herramientas

GDPR knowledge

Knowledge of e-Privacy Directive

Experience with AI

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At Sanoma Learning, we all share a deep-rooted passion for education and are committed to supporting teachers to help all students reach their full potential. Sanoma is actively developing our products, including adding AI solutions to our daily work, our customer-facing products, and the responsible use of data to benefit analytics. We aim to improve internal processes to better support and contribute to business objectives. Gathering lots of user data on a multinational level, and operating at the intersection of public and private domains, requires careful handling of data within strict regulatory frameworks around data privacy. This is where your deep subject-matter expertise comes in.

Responsibilities

• As a member of Sanoma’s Security & Privacy team, you will drive the implementation of privacy policies and supporting systems at Sanoma Learning, in close collaboration with business and technology teams, information security experts, and Sanoma Group’s Data Privacy Office (DPO).
• Advise senior management on privacy requirements and their legal implications around compliance.
• Provide training and educate colleagues on the relevant aspects of privacy.
• Ensure overall awareness in the organisation of regulatory developments.
• Support creation and negotiation of data privacy agreements (DPAs).
• Provide guidance in the event of potential data breaches.
• Lead as a ‘Competency lead’: lead and enable the Sanoma Learning operational privacy team (currently consisting of 3 FTEs).
• Support the team members’ professional development.
• Maintain a productive relationship with management and the Group DPO.
• Participate in collaboration between private and public parties in the educational sector, building and maintaining a network with relevant stakeholders.

Formal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Law.
• 5+ years of relevant working experience; people management experience is a significant plus.
• Knowledge of relevant laws (GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, EU AI Act) and the ability to translate them into practical guidance.
• Experience in carrying out privacy assessments (experience in AI domain is a strong plus).
• Experience interacting with data protection authorities and knowledge of privacy in the educational sector are pluses.
• Relevant certificates such as CIPP-E, CIPT, CIPM or equivalent.
• Strong professional communication in English, both verbal and written.

Keys to Success

• Proactive and positive “can-do” attitude with initiative and resilience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills; able to influence and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Passionate about balancing digital technologies (AI, user data, analytics) with safeguarding data subject rights.
• Ability to work in an international context, appreciating cultural differences and adapting your approach accordingly.

What we offer

We offer an interesting and diverse position in a result-oriented team with a high degree of independence and responsibility. You will work with professional colleagues in an informal, dynamic, and pleasant working atmosphere.

With the applicant’s consent, a personal security clearance may be conducted on the person selected for the position.

Should you have any specific questions, feel free to contact the hiring manager Dimitri Goos. (Please respect that recruiting agency solicitation is not appreciated).

Position specs

• Possible locations
• Traveling: Occasional but not frequent
• Type of Work: Hybrid (i.e. a few days a week at the office)
• Contract: Permanent position, Full time

About Sanoma Learning

Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we aim to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million students.

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.

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