Data Protection Manager: UK, Germany, Middle East, South Africa and India

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 RX

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, connecting people, delivering meaningful experiences, and creating commercial opportunities across diverse industries worldwide. Operating at scale across multiple regions and regulatory environments, privacy and data protection are fundamental to how we do business.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to lead privacy and data protection compliance across the RX UK Hub, with regional responsibility spanning the UK, Germany, Middle East, South Africa and India. Reporting to the RX Chief Privacy Officer and UK Hub Senior Data Protection Manager, you will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong culture of privacy across the business. You will provide pragmatic, commercially grounded advice, lead privacy risk management activities, and support the local delivery of RX’s global privacy strategy. This is a highly visible and influential role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the confidence to operate across a complex, international organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee privacy impact and risk assessments for new and changing business activities, partnering with risk owners to design, implement and monitor appropriate privacy safeguards
• Maintain oversight of data processing activities, including inventories, data flows and remediation actions, and support privacy compliance reviews related to acquisitions, divestments and significant business change
• Maintain and update the UK Hub privacy programme in alignment with RX’s global strategy, tracking and reporting on privacy risks, compliance maturity and remediation progress
• Provide clear, structured reporting and escalation to senior stakeholders, governance forums and the Global Privacy Office, and support audit activity and the delivery of remediation plans where required
• Act as a trusted Subject Matter Expert for privacy and data protection across the UK Hub, providing clear, practical guidance on applicable laws in a commercial context
• Develop and deliver tailored privacy guidance, training and communications, particularly for marketing and sales teams, ensuring materials remain current, consistent and accessible
• Build and sustain a strong network of privacy champions across the business, acting as a visible advocate for privacy by design and responsible data use
• Foster effective collaboration between privacy, security, legal, marketing, sales and operational teams
• Oversee the handling of data subject rights requests across the business unit, ensuring requests are managed accurately, consistently and within statutory timeframes
• Support the design and operation of effective rights request processes, including supplier held data

Requirements

• Deep, practical knowledge of applicable privacy and data protection legislation in a commercial environment, with a strong understanding of digital platforms, online services, data‑driven business models and systems
• Proven ability to influence, advise and build trust with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex legal requirements into clear business actions
• Highly organised, resilient and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, global, matrixed organisation
• Collaborative team player with the confidence to lead, challenge and operate effectively across functions
• Background in law, data protection, information governance or a related discipline, with demonstrable experience applying data protection law within a complex, data‑led commercial organisation
• Strong experience advising on privacy risk, compliance programmes and organisational change, including hands‑on experience with privacy management tools (e.g. OneTrust or similar)
• Fluency in English required; German or Arabic advantageous, with willingness to travel as required

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 Pattern

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 the 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











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