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We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to lead privacy and data protection compliance across the RX UK Hub, with regional responsibility spanning the UK, Germany, Middle East, South Africa and India. Reporting to the RX Chief Privacy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong culture of privacy across the business. You will provide pragmatic, commercially grounded advice, lead privacy risk management activities, and support the local delivery of RX’s global privacy strategy. This is a highly visible and influential role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the confidence to operate across a complex, international organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and oversee privacy impact and risk assessments for new and changing business activities, partnering with risk owners to design, implement and monitor appropriate privacy safeguards
Maintain oversight of data processing activities, including inventories, data flows and remediation actions, and support privacy compliance reviews related to acquisitions, divestments and significant business change
Design, maintain and evolve the UK Hub privacy programme in alignment with RX’s global strategy, tracking and reporting on privacy risks, compliance maturity and remediation progress
Provide clear, structured reporting and escalation to senior stakeholders, governance forums and the Global Privacy Office, and support audit activity and the delivery of remediation plans where required
Act as a trusted Subject Matter Expert for privacy and data protection across the UK Hub, providing clear, practical guidance on applicable laws in a commercial context
Develop and deliver tailored privacy guidance, training and communications, particularly for marketing and sales teams, ensuring materials remain current, consistent and accessible
Build and sustain a strong network of privacy champions across the business, acting as a visible advocate for privacy by design and responsible data use
Foster effective collaboration between privacy, security, legal, marketing, sales and operational teams
Oversee the handling of data subject rights requests across the business unit, ensuring requests are managed accurately, consistently and within statutory timeframes
Support the design and operation of effective rights request processes, including supplier held data
Requirements:
Deep, practical knowledge of applicable privacy and data protection legislation in a commercial environment, with a strong understanding of digital platforms, online services, data‑driven business models and systems
Proven ability to influence, advise and build trust with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex legal requirements into clear business actions
Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, global, matrixed organisation
Collaborative team player with the confidence to lead, challenge and operate effectively across functions
Background in law, data protection, information governance or a related discipline, with demonstrable experience applying data protection law within a complex, data‑led commercial organisation
Strong experience advising on privacy risk, compliance programmes and organisational change, including hands‑on experience with privacy management tools (e.g. OneTrust or similar)
Fluency in English required
German or Arabic advantageous, with willingness to travel as required
Nice to have:
German or Arabic advantageous
What we offer:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life Insurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work