[Hiring] Data Protection and Privacy Manager @Specsavers

Role Description

At Specsavers, we're on a mission to change lives through better sight and hearing, and behind every great customer experience is a commitment to protecting the personal information our customers trust us with. We're looking for an experienced Legal Manager - Data Protection and Privacy to join our Global Data Protection team in a highly visible and influential role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified lawyer or regulatory professional with specialist privacy expertise to help shape data protection strategy across a trusted international brand, supporting more than 1,500 stores globally while working alongside senior leaders across our business.

  • Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice on GDPR, data protection, privacy and information rights matters across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Work closely with stakeholders at all levels, advising on complex privacy issues.
  • Support regulatory engagement and lead Data Protection Impact Assessments.
  • Help embed privacy by design throughout the organisation.
  • Handle data subject rights requests, privacy complaints and regulatory matters.
  • Support and deputise for the Group Data Protection Officer when required.
  • Influence policy, strengthen compliance frameworks and drive a culture of good information handling.

Qualifications

  • At least two years' experience in data protection and privacy.
  • Strong understanding of GDPR and its practical application within a commercial environment.
  • Confident managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  • Capable of working independently and providing advice to colleagues at all levels.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience handling subject access requests, privacy complaints, regulatory notifications and broader data protection compliance activities.
  • Experience in an in-house legal team, retail, healthcare or technology environment is highly beneficial.
  • Professional qualifications such as ISEB Practitioner level certification, CIPP accreditation, or experience across EU and international privacy frameworks will help you stand out.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on meaningful projects.
  • Partner with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Influence business decisions.
  • Help shape the future of privacy and data protection at Specsavers.

Company Description

As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

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