Privacy Officer

Oxford University Press; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press is seeking a dedicated Privacy Officer to ensure ongoing compliance with UK and international data protection regulations. You will maintain the organisation’s Privacy Information Management System, conduct privacy risk assessments and support data protection initiatives.

You’ll collaborate with the Group Privacy Officer and Data Protection Coordinators to communicate and uphold policies, manage DPIAs and privacy incidents, respond to data subject rights requests, and

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring compliance with UK and international data protection regulations.
• Proven ability to perform Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Experience coordinating privacy incidents and data subject rights requests.

Responsibilities

• Perform Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Manage privacy incidents and coordinate responses to data subject rights requests.
• Support rollout of privacy management software across the organisation.
• Act as a business partner to divisions to embed data protection awareness and training.
• Contribute to awareness campaigns and training to foster a culture of data protection across the organisation.

Skills

Data privacy

DPIA

Privacy risk assessment

Policy communication

Training coordination

Tools

Privacy management software

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Privacy Officer to ensure ongoing compliance with UK and international data protection regulations. This role involves maintaining the organisation’s Privacy Information Management System, conducting privacy risk assessments, and supporting the implementation of data protection initiatives. You’ll work closely with the Group Privacy Officer and a network of Data Protection Coordinators to ensure policies, standards, and guidelines are effectively communicated and upheld across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include performing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), managing privacy incidents, coordinating responses to data subject rights requests, and supporting the rollout of privacy management software. Acting as a business partner to assigned divisions, you’ll also contribute to awareness campaigns and training, helping embed a strong culture of data protection throughout OUP. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a globally respected publishing organisation.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.