The Group Data Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and shaping PureGym's global privacy and data protection strategy across all operating markets. Reporting to the Group Head of Health & Safety, the role provides expert and independent oversight of data protection compliance, ensuring the organisation meets its legal and regulatory obligations while supporting business growth and innovation. The postholder will act as the primary privacy advisor to the business, lead engagement with regulators, oversee the Group's privacy governance framework, and drive a culture of accountability and responsible data use across the organisation. Supported by the Data Protection Support Officer, the role will provide strategic leadership for data compliance activities and ensure privacy risks are effectively identified, managed and reported throughout the Group.

Key responsibilities:

• Regulatory oversight and engagement
• Privacy compliance programme management
• Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Data Subjects Rights and Complaints handling
• Lead governance of cross-border personal data transfers
• Third-party risk management and review of PureGym providers and data processors
• Incident & Breach Management
• Maintenance of Group Policies and Standards
• Training, awareness and Culture
• Maintenance of ROPA, retention schedules and data mapping activities

The Person

Significant experience leading data protection and privacy programmes in a multi-jurisdictional environment.

• Demonstrable experience acting as a Data Protection Officer or senior privacy professional.
• Expert knowledge of:
  • UK GDPR
  • EU GDPR
  • Swiss FADP
  • Applicable US privacy legislation
  • International transfer requirements

The role requires:

• Experience managing regulatory interactions and investigations.
• Strong understanding of privacy by design principles.
• Experience conducting DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Experience managing complex data subject rights requests and complaints.
• Experience reviewing supplier privacy compliance arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of information governance and records management practices.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with commercial objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Confidence in advising senior leadership and executive teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability.
• Ability to work independently while building collaborative partnerships.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and professional judgement.
• Lives and breathes our values in everything they do

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office and willingness to travel Internationally as required.

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.

Please note: Qualifications and Skills represent the essential criteria for the role, which need to be met to be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Volume of eligible applications may impact everyone being able to be offered an interview.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.