Purpose of the role:

As a Data Protection Manager within the Global Privacy Office and the wider RX Compliance team, you’ll play an important part in upholding RELX and RX’s Privacy and Data Protection compliance policies, principles, and standards within RX Japan. You will report to the RX Chief Privacy (CPO) and assist the Business Unit in navigating our legislative requirements relevant to the business such as the APPI.

RX is one of the world’s leading events businesses and we’re on a mission to decarbonise our industry and build a sustainable future.  We own and produce over 400 exhibitions and shows in 22 countries, bringing together over 7 million people from across 43 different industry sectors, to help them build their businesses and grow their local economies. RX is part of RELX, a FTSE 100 traded company.

What you’ll do:

• Supporting the RX Global Privacy Office in providing the business high-quality, timely and solution-led advice on all aspects of privacy and data protection compliance covering Japan;

• Leading on the completion of privacy assessments to assess the impact of proposed changes to business processes and agree appropriate mitigating actions with Risk Owners;

• Measuring and tracking privacy compliance activity and communicating privacy risks and business unit compliance maturity status to the business unit board and RX Global Privacy Office;

• Embedding requirements, processes and standards set by the RX Global Privacy Office; this includes the implementation of the RX Japan Privacy Programme that dovetails into the RX Global Privacy and Data Protection Compliance Programme;

• Reviewing and drafting of privacy notices and supplementary notices relevant to specific processing activities;

• Updating of the data inventory and reviewing of data flows;

• Delivering tailored privacy compliance training in conjunction with the RX Global Privacy Office;

• Leading and assisting in, and review of rights requests and associated processes;

• Assisting in audit reporting processes;

• Managing and responding to customer privacy and data protection queries; and

• Establishing and maintaining an effective and engaged network of privacy champions and key stakeholders within the business unit to drive and embed a culture of privacy.

Your skills and experience:
We know that sometimes people don’t have all the skills or experience listed below. If you're excited about this role and have most of what we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

You could be just who we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed and grow. The business is looking for a candidate with privacy and data protection knowledge and 3+ years’ experience in a commercial environment. Such knowledge and experience should include:

• A good working knowledge of the applicable local legislation such the APPI etc. The successful candidate must have the ability to analyse legislative requirements and relate these to organisational practices and solutions;

• Deep understanding of online platforms, ecommerce, big data and processes;

• Strong ability to engage effectively and create buy-in with all levels of the organisation;

• Ability to provide clear and effective communication and reporting on changes and issues;

• A highly visible champion in the business with a can-do attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others;

• Ability to move at pace and use different improvement strategies appropriate to the scope of work;

• Ability to take control and exercise leadership;

• Well organised and efficient, with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines; and

• Ability to work effectively and supportively within a global team.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in written and spoken English/Japanese is required.

• CIPP/A, CIPM or other officially recognised privacy or legal certification.