Senior Privacy Operations Specialist

• Guide and support at least one privacy analyst, encouraging collaboration and ensuring smooth daily operations across global processes
• Manage privacy demand intake by triaging, categorising, and allocating requests to maintain visibility of workload and priorities
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for wide-ranging data processing activities and support privacy‑by‑design and assurance efforts
• Develop and refine privacy‑by‑design processes and automation capabilities aligned to Group Privacy guidance
• Perform AI Risk Assessments to support responsible and compliant AI adoption
• Support incident management by contributing to investigations and related activities
• Provide privacy guidance for supplier agreements, ensuring clarity on data processing scope
• Conduct re‑assessments of high and medium‑risk processing activities to maintain continuous compliance
• Maintain centralised privacy records, platforms and inventories, ensuring data quality through robust quality assurance
• Support regular policy compliance reviews within Vodafone’s Privacy Risk Control Framework
• Liaise with local market privacy contacts to incorporate local regulatory requirements in global processes
• Strengthen privacy culture through regular engagement with stakeholders
• Develop and embed privacy notices, templates, guidance and internal processes, enabling efficient and consistent data protection practices
• Support Group Privacy with additional activities as required

• Experienced in negotiating contracts and data protection clauses, ideally within telecoms or technology sectors
• Knowledgeable about global privacy regulations, compliance methodologies, and best‑practice frameworks
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic matrix environment
• Adept at communicating complex information clearly and collaboratively
• Proactive, ethical and passionate about privacy, with an interest in emerging technologies and their societal impact
• Proficient in English with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bringing 3+ years of experience in data privacy

Experienced with OneTrust and Jira (desirable)

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge privacy matters within a globally recognised team
• Exposure to AI risk assessment and privacy operations at scale
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Development of expertise in privacy tools and global compliance standards
• Contribution to meaningful privacy protection initiatives impacting millions
• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal trainings through Vodafone University and external trainings via other providers
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners