Head of Data Privacy

Barclay Simpson; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data intelligence organization is seeking a privacy leader to develop and maintain a centre of excellence for privacy across various regions. In this high-impact role, you will support the Chief Privacy Officer in strategy and compliance, mentoring teams and ensuring effective oversight in a data-driven environment. Enjoy flexibility with remote working and comprehensive benefits including a competitive bonus and share options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Life cover

Electric Vehicle scheme

Travel season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong privacy leadership experience on a multi-jurisdictional scale.
• Experience applying privacy laws in a data-driven commercial setting.
• Demonstrable experience in a large, enterprise-scale, data-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the succession plan for the Chief Privacy Officer.
• Act as a privacy assessment expert overseeing team reviews.
• Mentor privacy SMEs across different business markets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Develop and maintain a global centre of excellence for privacy across EMEA, APC, and the Americas for a global business intelligence organization. With world-class data and tech resources at your disposal, you’ll report directly to the Chief Privacy Officer and only need to be in the West London office twice a week. The rest of the time, you’ll manage your own schedule from home. If you’re looking for a high-impact opportunity where you can make real decisions and build something lasting, you’ll work as the CPO’s number two, supporting them with measuring and tracking global privacy activities.

What you'll do

• Serve as the succession plan for the Chief Privacy Officer, working with them to ensure the global privacy strategy and compliance program are effective and making adjustments as needed.
• Act as a privacy assessment expert, overseeing reviews from a team of senior SMEs, adding value through insights and recommendations.
• Build relationships across the leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Mentor privacy SMEs across different business markets, providing advice, devising training, and creating documentation when required.

What you'll need

• Strong privacy leadership experience on a multi-jurisdictional scale.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience applying privacy laws in a data-driven commercial setting.
• Demonstrable experience in a large, enterprise-scale, data-led environment.

About the company

The business specializes in data intelligence and is a global leader in the field. You’ll be part of a team supporting over 120 countries, with 17 offices worldwide, and a strong presence in the US, UK, and Asia. Benefits include pension contributions, life cover, private medical insurance, a competitive bonus, share options, and perks like an Electric Vehicle scheme and travel season ticket loan. To find out more, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact Matt Smyth for a confidential discussion.