Data Protection Manager - AI

Sky; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sky Q

Generous pension

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is seeking a senior privacy professional to support the Group Head of Privacy Operations and DPO in delivering a data protection and privacy compliance programme focused on Artificial Intelligence. You will advise across regulatory frameworks, guide PbD, and help embed privacy into product design and development.

The role requires extensive privacy governance experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience advising on data privacy across regulatory regimes (GDPR, PECR)
• Ability to interpret privacy policies and legislation for product and engineering teams
• Strong writing and communication skills for diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Advise on data privacy in AI initiatives and data protection program
• Lead PbD assessments for AI/ML systems
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams to align privacy requirements
• Deliver privacy training and raise awareness across technology groups

Skills

Privacy by Design

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

AI governance

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

This new role will assist the Group Head of Privacy Operations and Data Protection Officer in delivering the data protection and privacy compliance programme with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. You will be expected to advise on all aspects of data privacy in accordance with the regulatory DPO requirements set out by data protection laws and regulation as well as the AI legislation, as they apply to Innovative technologies ensuring that privacy remains a foundational element of our technology and business processes.

Providing appropriate focus on data privacy as it relates to AI within the Group as a key risk area by providing strategic expert advice and direction on data protection, governance and accountability, working closely with key functions such as Compliance, Security, Technology and Data.

The Ideal candidate will be a problem solver, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and have extensive first‑hand proficiency when advising the business on major global and UK data protection frameworks, the behind the scenes working of the internet, and privacy and regulatory compliance in addition to excellent writing and communication skills, comfortable with ambiguity, and a proven record of providing exemplarity support to key stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Group Head of Privacy Operations and Data Protection Officer in maintaining the Sky Group privacy vision, strategy and culture within the UK and Ireland businesses.
• Champion the implementation of Privacy by Design (PbD) principles across all product lines, embedding privacy into the architecture, design, and development of systems and services.
• Collaborate and influence business stakeholders and support engineering, data, technology and product teams to understand data protection obligations to ensure privacy is considered from ideation through deployment and embedded throughout the organisation, supporting processes where appropriate.
• Conduct PbD assessments and privacy reviews to identify and mitigate privacy risks early in the development lifecycle. Leading the assessments for artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to drive ethical and compliant data use. Providing privacy advice through interpretation and application of privacy policies, requirements and legislation.
• Enhance and enforce PbD policy and framework, including data minimization, purpose limitation, and user‑centric design. Identifying improvements for data protection and privacy risk assessment in response to developments in Artificial Intelligence and the use of Large Language Models.
• Partner with product development teams to implement privacy controls within relevant products and in the product development process.
• Support the wider data protection assurance programme and work with the business in relation to internal audits.
• Help evolve and deliver privacy training across the business, using creative techniques to drive awareness and embed understanding to help mitigate privacy and data protection risks
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Data teams to ensure alignment on privacy requirements for products and services.
• Working with the data protection analysts, develop and deliver targeted training programs to promote a privacy‑first mind‑set among our technology, data and security teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability and transparency around data protection.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evolving privacy regulations to guide innovation responsibly.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or equivalent in related field; Legal, Data Protection, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management or Data Protection.
• Ability to find practical, pragmatic and creative solutions in commercial situations, as business needs change whilst maintaining high privacy and data security standards.
• Capable of independently making sound and quick decisions and clearly articulate them to a wide audience.
• Ability to flex approach, work independently and use initiative within a fast-paced and ever changing environment.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, that drive delivery through to completion, including the ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management skills: building relationships with the ability to facilitate decision making and escalation of risk, with proven experience of facing off to director and exec level stakeholders.
• IAPP CIPP/E or equivalent recognised professional standard.
• Adaptability – to a fast-paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Expertise and proven awareness of European data protection laws and practices and a solid knowledge of the GDPR, PECR and data protection laws globally
• Familiarity with establishing AI governance programs and policies, the EU AI Act and ICO guidance on artificial intelligence and automated decision‑making/profiling.
• Technical knowledge of information security compliance and frameworks (ISO270001, PCI DSS, NIST, Cyber Essentials) and IT security arrangements.
• Understanding of Ofcom and FCA rules as they apply to a Telecommunications, Media and Insurance organisations.
• IAPP AIGPT and/or CIPT is desirable.

Team Overview

Legal

As a team, we pursue the highest standards and demonstrate commitment, integrity and judgement. We exist to add real value by sustainably providing the highest quality business‑focussed legal expertise that keeps Sky competitive. Through our work we help to bring better content and innovation to all of our customers, better connecting them to more of what they love. Our vision is to create the Legal team of the future, together – operating at the heart of Sky, famous for adding value.

The Rewards

There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of best‑in‑class Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How You’ll Work

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your Office Base

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.