Data Privacy and Responsible AI Manager

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

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our Global Privacy, Responsible Al g Data Regulations Team, where you will provide world-class advisory and compliance support to a diverse range of internal stakeholders. This role will primarily focus on the commercial, HR, and finance functions of the business, helping to ensure that privacy, responsible AI, and data regulations are seamlessly integrated into key strategies and processes.

• Strategic Business Partnering:
  • Act as the primary global advisor to the commercial, HR, and finance teams, influencing strategy to ensure privacy, responsible Al, and data regulations are core components of business decision.

• Privacy & Responsible Al by Design:
  • Lead the implementation of privacy and responsible Al principles across a range of data processing activities.
  • Own and manage privacy impact (PIAS), AI risk assessments, and demand management using OneTrust to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.

• With Local and Global Teams:
  • Partner with local market teams to align with global privacy and AI risk requirements while ensuring compliance with regional variations.
  • Collaborate with Group Cyber Security to integrate responsible Al principles into global risk assessments from the outset.

• Expert Advisory on Data Regulations:
  • Provide expert advice across a wide range of areas, including commercial marketing. adtech, cookie management, consumer IoT, big data, responsible AI, and various HR and finance processes.

• Promote Privacy & Responsible Al Culture:
  • Drive a Culture Of privacy and responsible AI within the organisation through ongoing training, awareness initiatives, and engagement with key stakeholders.

Who you are

• Experience in privacy: Ideally gained in the telecommunications sector or another relevant business area.
• Expert understanding of relevant legislation: In-depth knowledge of GDPR. the ePrivacy Directive, and related jurisprudence.
• Contract and privacy management: Experience in negotiating contracts, privacy consent, and notices.
• Global privacy knowledge: Strong understanding of the global privacy landscape, particularly in relation to commercial, HR, and finance products, services, and processes.
• Compliance management expertise: Familiar with compliance management standards, tools, methodologies,and best practices.
• Excellent organisational skills: Able to handle multiple requests with varying priorities and manage diverse stakeholder needs effectively.

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

Yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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.