Compliance and Privacy Specialist

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

About the Role
Vodafone Servizi e Tecnologie is seeking a Compliance & Privacy Specialist to lead and enhance our compliance and data protection frameworks. This role is critical in ensuring our operations align with legal and regulatory standards, particularly in the areas of privacy and data governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of compliance and privacy programs in accordance with Vodafone Group policies and EU/Italian regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for compliance and privacy matters, including GDPR.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage mitigation strategies.
• Oversee internal investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Support business units in applying privacy-by-design and compliance-by-design principles.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives across the organization.
• Manage data subject requests and privacy impact assessments (PIAs).
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on business impact.

Who you are

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, privacy, or legal roles, ideally within multinational and regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of GDPR and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence cross-functional teams.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Legal qualification or certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM are advantageous.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

What We Offer

A dynamic and inclusive workplace within a global organization.
Opportunities for career growth and cross-functional collaboration.
Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Access to Vodafone’s global learning and development platforms.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.