Data Privacy Operations Manager

UNAVAILABLE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications company is hiring a Data Privacy Operations Manager in London. This role focuses on implementing data privacy principles across the business, ensuring compliance with UK laws, and managing vendor assessments. Successful candidates will have strong experience in adtech and project management, alongside knowledge of privacy regulations. The position offers benefits including flexible working and a hybrid model, with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Income Protection Plans

26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption

Reflection Days

Flexible working

Great local discounts

Qualifications

• Established experience in a regulated industry focusing on data privacy.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Data Privacy Program.
• Ensure compliance with UK data privacy laws.
• Collaborate with global privacy leadership and security office.

Skills

Adtech experience

Project management

OneTrust experience

Knowledge of privacy regulations

IAPP certification

Job description

Data Privacy Operations Manager

Job Location: UK-London

Posted Date: 4 months ago (6/10/2025 8:57 AM)

Job ID: 2024-6290 • Openings: 1

Overview

Publicis Groupe is the world’s largest communications holding company, present in over 110 countries with a network of professionals across the value chain. We help clients unlock growth in the platform world by delivering end-to-end capabilities across consulting, marketing transformation and digital business transformation. We offer access to a large talent network through Marcel and provide resources and knowledge across markets.

Job Description

We’re hiring for a UK Data Privacy Operations Manager!

As a UK Data Privacy Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring data privacy principles are embedded across all areas of our business in the UK market. You’ll be responsible for implementing privacy-by-design practices, managing compliance programs, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to maintain the highest standards of data protection.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Implement and manage the Data Privacy Program in collaboration with global privacy leadership.
• Ensure compliance with UK data privacy laws, particularly in adtech and advertising.
• Work closely with the Global Data Privacy Office and Security Office to align privacy and cybersecurity strategies.
• Conduct business process reviews to optimize the handling and use of personal data.
• Oversee vendor due diligence assessments and ensure privacy compliance.
• Assist with Data Privacy Impact Assessments and security risk assessments.
• Provide training and compliance monitoring for GDPR and other data protection laws.

Qualifications

Skills we’re looking for

• Established experience in adtech, digital media, risk management, or audit in a regulated industry; strong data privacy experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives.
• OneTrust experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of information technology and privacy regulations.
• IAPP certification (CIPP, CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work with a globally distributed team.

Additional Information

• Publicis Groupe UK offers benefits including Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, and Income Protection Plans.
• WORK YOUR WORLD: opportunity to work anywhere in the world, up to 6 weeks per year.
• REFLECTION DAYS: Two paid days for well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline for personal and professional support, including remote GPs and mental health resources.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES: 26 weeks of full pay for Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP, BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: extra time off on your birthday from day one.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: memberships with local partners in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full-time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Your disclosure will not impact your treatment in the process.

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