About the role
Reporting to the RX Chief Privacy Officer, the Senior Data Protection Manager (SDPM) ensures RX’s compliance with data protection laws across UK, Germany, Middle East, South Africa and India for our B2B and B2C markets. In particular, the SDPM will be the lead advisor for Germany, Middle East and India. The role provides expert, solution-oriented advice on privacy compliance, supporting the Global Privacy Office and aligning with local legislation. The SDPM will oversee the Business Unit’s privacy programmes, privacy assessments, manage compliance tracking, and communicate risks and compliance maturity to senior stakeholders. They are responsible for embedding global privacy standards locally, maintaining data inventories, supporting audits, and delivering tailored privacy training.
Working within a global team, the SDPM collaborates closely with privacy champions and stakeholders across business units, including the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and C-suite executives. The role demands strong leadership skills, the ability to drive compliance initiatives, and excellent communication skills. The SDPM plays a key role in fostering a privacy-first culture, building cross-functional relationships, and ensuring alignment between business operations and global privacy strategies.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the process and review of Privacy Impact Assessments for the Hub, ensuring timely delivery against commercial objectives and effective risk mitigation.
2. Monitor, report, and support remediation of privacy risks and compliance issues across the Hub.
3. Provide clear, timely, and well-researched privacy guidance across the UK Hub, with specialist focus on Germany, Middle East and India.
4. Design and deliver privacy training and communications tailored to business needs, especially in marketing and sales.
5. Develop and lead the regional Hub Privacy Programme, aligning with global strategy and local legislation.
6. Lead audit remediation and privacy compliance for acquisitions and divestments
7. Lead and maintain a network of Privacy Champions to foster a culture of privacy awareness and accountability.
8. Oversee and support responses to privacy rights requests, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution and identifying trends and remediation requirements.
Requirements
9. Strong knowledge of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and local data protection laws.
10. Fluency in English and German; Arabic is a plus.
11. Experience advising on privacy in a commercial, data-driven environment.
12. Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
13. Skilled in using OneTrust (DSAR, Inventory, Assessment, Cookie modules).
14. Excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking abilities.
15. Recognised privacy certification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM); legal or data governance degree preferred.
16. Ability to travel and work effectively within a global, collaborative team.
Work in a way that works for you
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.
Working for you
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