Head of Privacy and Data Protection

RELX International; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

RX Global, part of RELX, is seeking a Senior leader to head Privacy and Data Protection in a global capacity from its Virginia-based operations. You will collaborate with senior executives to align privacy programmes with business objectives and regulatory requirements across regions.

The role requires driving a centre of excellence, leading a team of privacy SMEs, and overseeing training, rights management, and governance to foster a proactive privacy culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data protection and privacy law within commercial, data-driven environments.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing privacy, risk, governance, training and awareness programmes.
• Experience applying privacy principles across marketing, sales, e-commerce and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Privacy governance

Data protection

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Law degree or related discipline

Tools

CIPP or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about privacy, governance, and helping a global business navigate complex regulatory landscapes? Do you enjoy building practical, scalable privacy programmes that enable innovation while protecting individuals and supporting business growth?

About our team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organising events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About the role

The Head of Privacy and Data Protection supports the Chief Privacy Officer in developing and maintaining the Privacy Centre of Excellence. This global role ensures alignment between privacy compliance and business objectives across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Key responsibilities include providing leadership to a team of privacy subject matter experts (SMEs), managing the Global Rights Centre, overseeing both the Privacy Risk and Governance Programme and the Privacy Awareness and Training Programme, reviewing privacy assessments and notices, and ensuring that privacy processes and operations are effective, compliant, and thoroughly documented. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

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.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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