Director, Privacy Operations R&D and CPO

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We are seeking an experienced privacy leader to shape and deliver a robust, organisation-wide privacy operations framework. As Director, Privacy Operations, R&D and Chief Privacy Officer, you will provide strategic direction across privacy governance, risk management, compliance and responsible innovation, ensuring that personal data is handled lawfully, ethically and transparently.

You will lead the development and continuous improvement of privacy policies, standards, processes and controls across the organisation. This will include overseeing data protection impact assessments, records of processing, data subject rights, incident response, retention and deletion programmes, third-party risk management and regulatory engagement. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and provide clear, practical guidance on complex privacy matters.

A key part of the role will be supporting research, development and innovation activities. You will partner with product, engineering, security, legal, research and commercial teams to embed privacy by design and default throughout the lifecycle of new products, technologies and services. You will help assess emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, and establish appropriate safeguards, governance models and accountability mechanisms.

You will build, mentor and empower a high-performing privacy operations team, promoting a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will define meaningful measures of effectiveness, monitor the organisation’s privacy maturity and report key risks, trends and recommendations to executive stakeholders and relevant governance forums.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience leading privacy, data protection or compliance functions within a complex, international environment. You will have strong knowledge of applicable data protection laws and regulatory expectations, alongside a practical understanding of operational risk, technology and product development. Excellent communication, influencing and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to translate technical and legal concepts into clear business actions. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent experience, are desirable.

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Added 29/10/2026
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Director, Privacy Operations R&D and CPO

London, England, United Kingdom Permanent Data Protection

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