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Head of Data Privacy


Company : Barclay Simpson


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-09-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Develop and maintain a global centre of excellence for privacy across EMEA, APC and Americas for a global tech business.With world-class data and tech resources at your disposal, you’ll report 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 doYou’ll be the succession plan for the Chief Privacy Officer, working with them to ensure the global privacy strategy and compliance programme is performing and tweaking when necessary. You’ll act as the privacy assessment expert, overseeing the reviews from the team of senior SME’s checking and adding value.Building relationships across the leadership team will be key, you’ll have a seat at the senior table and help make key strategic decisions. You’ll act as a mentor to the privacy SME’s across the different business markets, advising, devising training and creating documents when required.What you'll needStrong privacy leadership experience on a multi jurisdiction scale.Envious stakeholder management and communications skills.Experience applying these laws in a data-driven commercial setting.Demonstrable experience from a large/enterprise scale data led environment.About the companyThe business specialises in data intelligence and is a global leader in the field. You’ll be part of a team that supports over 120 countries, with 17 offices worldwide and a strong presence in the US, UK and Asia.Beyond the salary, you’ll have access to pension contributions, life cover, and private medical insurance - ensuring better financial security and well-being. There’s also 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.