RICS

About the Company

We are RICS. Everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact

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Company Name

RICS

Job Title

Senior Privacy Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer

Job Description

**Job title:** Senior Privacy Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer **Role Summary:** Lead the global privacy program, acting as deputy to the Head of Privacy/DPO. Shape data protection strategy, ensure compliance with GDPR, DPA, PECR and other regimes, and embed a privacy‑first culture across a multinational organization. Combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, managing risk, governance, investigations, and stakeholder engagement. **Expectations:** - Operate as trusted advisor and deputy to the Global Head of Privacy/DPO. - Drive continuous improvement of the privacy framework and policy implementation. - Provide risk‑based guidance on marketing and PECR compliance. - Lead breach investigations, regulatory reporting, and data subject request handling. - Deliver training and coaching to embed privacy best practices. - Maintain relationships with supervisory authorities and internal stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Deputise for the Global Head of Privacy/DPO as needed. - Develop, implement, and monitor global privacy policies, standards, and guidance. - Advise on GDPR, DPA, PECR, and international data protection laws. - Manage DSARs, erasure requests, and act as primary point of contact for data subjects. - Oversee data breach investigations, ensure timely regulatory reporting. - Review contractual clauses, SCCs, and conduct privacy risk assessments. - Deliver privacy training and coach staff on best practices. - Support high‑risk and commercial matters requiring privacy expertise. - Foster a privacy‑aware culture throughout the organization. **Required Skills:** - Deep knowledge of GDPR, DPA, PECR and international data protection regimes. - Proven senior privacy experience (Senior Privacy Manager, Deputy DPO, or equivalent). - Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing ability at executive level. - Excellent communication, organizational and project‑management skills. - Experience driving privacy frameworks and cultural change. - Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage data‑subject requests. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in law, information technology, data protection, or related field. - Professional privacy qualification preferred (CIPP/E, CIPM, ISEB, or equivalent).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

19-12-2025