Global Privacy & Data Protection Lead

RELX Group; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; In loco; GBP 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RELX Group's RX privacy team seeks a senior leader to drive the global privacy strategy, risk governance, and awareness programs across operations worldwide. You will mentor privacy experts, review DPIAs, and ensure compliant handling of rights requests while collaborating with senior executives.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, regulatory expertise, and the ability to translate complex laws into practical business solutions, with international travel as needed.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with the RX Chief Privacy Officer to maintain the global privacy strategy and programme aligned with legal and commercial needs.
• Conduct final reviews of Data Protection Impact Assessments and ensure consistent application of safeguards across global operations.
• Deliver timely, well-researched privacy advice and training to support business decisions and compliance with global laws and internal policies.
• Lead the RX Privacy Risk and Governance Programme to ensure effective privacy risk management and accountability.
• Mentor and train privacy subject matter experts to deliver accurate, practical, and timely guidance to the business.
• Ensure efficient handling of rights requests through the Global Rights Centre and identify trends or issues for escalation and resolution.
• Lead the design and delivery of the RX Privacy Training and Awareness Programme, ensuring engaging, accessible training and guidance to build a strong culture of privacy awareness.
• Maintain and regularly update privacy assessment tools and compliance packs with clear, inclusive guidance.
• The position requires strong commercial awareness and involves close collaboration with senior leaders including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, legal counsel, and business unit risk owners., Extensive experience in data protection and privacy law within commercial, data-driven environments, with the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it into practical business solutions.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing privacy, risk, governance, training and awareness programmes, while embedding a strong culture of privacy and data protection across organisations.
• Experience applying privacy principles across marketing, sales, e-commerce and digital platforms, balancing regulatory requirements with commercial objectives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to act as a visible advocate for privacy and drive organisational change.
• Recognised privacy certification (e.g. CIPP or equivalent) and a degree in Law, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related discipline are highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to legislative risk and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated success working within global teams, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and maintaining a continuous learning mindset.
• Fluency in English plus a second language (French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese or Spanish) highly desirable, with flexibility to travel internationally as required.
• RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com

Descrizione del lavoro

RELX Group's RX privacy team seeks a senior leader to drive the global privacy strategy, risk governance, and awareness programs across operations worldwide. You will mentor privacy experts, review DPIAs, and ensure compliant handling of rights requests while collaborating with senior executives.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, regulatory expertise, and the ability to translate complex laws into practical business solutions, with international travel as needed.