This role’s primary responsibility is to ensure that data privacy principles are implemented into all areas of Publicis’ business in the UK market. This position should have knowledge of data privacy laws that are applicable to the adtech and advertising industry. The position will coordinate across senior-level business, engineering, and system administration stakeholders to implement data privacy by design and default into existing and future proprietary systems. This role will navigate between strategic business objectives and system/process concepts.
What you’ll do
Embed data privacy across our UK agencies
Be the go‑to expert on UK GDPR & data protection
Partner with global Privacy, Security, Tech, and Agency teams
Champion privacy‑by‑design across systems and vendors
Lead DPIAs, vendor due diligence, and risk activity
Translate regulation into clear, practical business solutions
Support senior stakeholders and client conversations
What You’ll Bring
Strong experience in data privacy, ideally within adtech, media, or a regulated industry
Solid knowledge of UK & EU data protection laws
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a matrix environment
Experience supporting Subject Access Requests (desirable)
Familiarity with privacy tools such as OneTrust
Confidence working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPM) or willingness to become certified
Comfortable working in a global, distributed team
Key Skills
Influential, confident communicator
Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to compliance
Highly organised, resilient, and deadline‑driven
Collaborative mindset with strong judgement and attention to detail
We’ll share the full role details with candidates whose experience closely aligns with what we’re looking for.
