RX Global
Senior Data Protection Manager: UK Hub
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Are you passionate about embedding privacy best practice into business operations and influencing stakeholders across a dynamic international environment?
Do you enjoy shaping privacy programmes that respond to evolving legislation while enabling commercial success?
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
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Data Protection Manager to lead and drive privacy and data protection compliance across our UK Hub (UK, Germany, Middle East and South Africa) and associated international markets. This is a highly visible role that sits at the intersection of compliance, business operations, and strategic change, partnering with stakeholders across multiple countries and functions.
Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, you will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, ensuring that privacy requirements are effectively embedded into business activities while supporting growth and innovation. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position managing a diverse and constantly evolving portfolio of privacy initiatives, projects, risks, and stakeholder priorities. Success in this role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to influence at all levels of the business, and a proactive approach to managing competing demands in a complex international environment. Leveraging deep functional expertise, you will address complex challenges with minimal supervision and drive innovative, best-practice solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the regional data protection and privacy programme Provide expert advice and guidance on data protection regulations, including GDPR, POPIA, PDPL and related privacy requirements Conduct and oversee privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, and compliance reviews for business initiatives and operational changes Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, guidance, processes, controls, and governance frameworks Partner with business leaders and functional teams to embed privacy-by-design principles across projects and operations Monitor privacy risks, compliance activities, and regulatory developments, providing clear reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders Drive remediation activities and support the resolution of identified compliance gaps, risks, and audit findings Design and deliver privacy awareness, training, and communications programmes to strengthen organisational compliance culture Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and privacy champion Oversee timely completion of DSAR requests and maintain accurate ROPA records and associated inventories
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Requirements
Demonstrable expertise and 3+ years’ experience in data protection and privacy compliance in a commercial organisation Fluency in both English and German is essential; Arabic language skills would be an advantage Proven ability to manage a high-volume, fast-moving, and continuously changing portfolio of priorities and projects Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively from operational teams through to senior executives Experience leading complex compliance programmes, initiatives, or transformation activities across multiple stakeholders Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills, with the ability to translate technical or regulatory requirements into practical business guidance Skilled in using OneTrust (DSAR, Inventory, Assessment, Cookie modules) Recognised privacy certification (e.g. ISEB, CIPP/E, CIPM); legal or data governance degree preferred Experience working in international or matrix organisations and collaborating with global teams Willingness and ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to travel occasionally as required
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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.
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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 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
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