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This new role will assist the Group Head of Privacy Operations and Data Protection Officer in delivering the data protection and privacy compliance programme with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. You will be expected to advise on all aspects of data privacy in accordance with the regulatory DPO requirements set out by data protection laws and regulation as well as the AI legislation, as they apply to innovative technologies, ensuring that privacy remains a foundational element of our technology and business processes.
Providing appropriate focus on data privacy as it relates to AI within the Group as a key risk area by providing strategic expert advice and direction on data protection, governance and accountability, working closely with key functions such as Compliance, Security, Technology and Data.
What You’ll Do
* Support the Group Head of Privacy Operations and Data Protection Officer in maintaining the Sky Group privacy vision, strategy and culture within the UK and Ireland businesses.
* Champion the implementation of Privacy by Design (PbD) principles across all product lines, embedding privacy into the architecture, design and development of systems and services.
* Collaborate and influence business stakeholders and support engineering, data, technology and product teams to understand data protection obligations to ensure privacy is considered from ideation through deployment and embedded throughout the organisation, supporting processes where appropriate.
* Conduct PbD assessments and privacy reviews to identify and mitigate privacy risks early in the development lifecycle, leading the assessments for artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to drive ethical and compliant data use. Provide privacy advice through interpretation and application of privacy policies, requirements and legislation.
* Enhance and enforce PbD policy and framework, including data minimization, purpose limitation and user‑centric design. Identify improvements for data protection and privacy risk assessment in response to developments in Artificial Intelligence and the use of Large Language Models.
* Partner with product development teams to implement privacy controls within relevant products and in the product development process.
* Support the wider data protection assurance programme and work with the business in relation to internal audits.
* Help evolve and deliver privacy training across the business, using creative techniques to drive awareness and embed understanding to help mitigate privacy and data protection risks.
* Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Security and Data teams to ensure alignment on privacy requirements for products and services.
* Working with the data protection analysts, develop and deliver targeted training programmes to promote a privacy‑first mind‑set among our technology, data and security teams.
* Foster a culture of accountability and transparency around data protection.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and evolving privacy regulations to guide responsible innovation.
What You’ll Bring
* Degree or equivalent in a related field (Legal, Data Protection, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management or Data Protection).
* Ability to find practical, pragmatic and creative solutions in commercial situations, as business needs change whilst maintaining high privacy and data security standards.
* Capability to independently make sound and quick decisions and clearly articulate them to a wide audience.
* Flexibility to work independently and use initiative within a fast‑paced and ever‑changing environment.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills that drive delivery through to completion, including the ability to manage time, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines.
* Strong stakeholder‑management skills: building relationships with the ability to facilitate decision making and escalation of risk, with proven experience of engaging director and executive level stakeholders.
* IAPP CIPP/E or equivalent recognised professional standard.
* Adaptability to a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
* Expertise and proven awareness of European data protection laws and practices and a solid knowledge of the GDPR, PECR and data protection laws globally.
* Familiarity with establishing AI governance programmes and policies, the EU AI Act and ICO guidance on artificial intelligence and automated decision‑making/profiling.
* Technical knowledge of information security compliance and frameworks (ISO27001, PCI DSS, NIST, Cyber Essentials) and IT security arrangements.
* Understanding of Ofcom and FCA rules as they apply to telecommunications, media and insurance organisations.
* IAPP AIGPT and/or CIPT is desirable.
Inclusion
Sky is a Disability Confident Accredited Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates, and we are happy to discuss flexible working. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate.
Rewards
* Sky Q – the TV you love all in one place.
* A generous pension package.
* Private healthcare.
* Discounted mobile and broadband.
* Access to a wide range of best‑in‑class Sky VIP rewards and experiences.
Work Arrangements
We have adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. During the recruitment process you will find out more about what this means for this role.
Your Office Base
The Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Shuttle buses run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are bike shelters and showers. On campus you will find subsidised restaurants, cafes, a Waitrose, a subsidised gym, a cinema, a car‑wash and a beauty salon.
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