Company Description

Informa is a leading international events, intelligence and scholarly research group.

We’re the specialist’s specialist. Through hundreds of powerful brands, we work with businesses and professionals in specialist markets, providing the connections, intelligence and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, make breakthroughs and take better informed decisions.

Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, with over 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Job Description

Informa Markets requires an enthusiastic and confident Privacy Analyst to help drive its global Privacy Compliance programme. The Informa Markets Privacy Team acts as a technical resource to the Division, providing advice and assistance to ensure the business is able to operate effectively whilst complying with all relevant global privacy and data protection obligations. The role will require the successful applicant to clearly explain relevant laws and guidance to the business and to implement internal policies and procedures. 

The purpose of the role is to provide professional, efficient and high-quality support for the Division’s key initiatives and directly support the Privacy and Compliance Manager during a period of maternity cover.

Working with the Privacy & Compliance Manager to develop and implement the Privacy plan with focus areas including:

• Implementing and supporting the Vendor Privacy Assessment Process
• Ensuring assessments are completed on time
• Advising the business of any risks and ensuring these are documented
• Maintaining relationships with Security and Procurement teams to ensure the process runs effectively
• Assist and support Privacy Compliance Manager in breach/non-compliance investigations
• Undertaking research on Global data protection laws to provide effective support for the business
• Creating materials and supporting in delivering face to face Privacy training and awareness for the business in key risk areas of marketing, HR, Sales and Operations
• Assessing and working with the business to ensure the web estate adheres to global privacy standards
• Assist in the development of guidance templates and the development of the internal portal to support the Privacy awareness communications plan
• Monitoring Compliance activities and effectiveness of internal controls conducting assessments and audits
• Provide support for processing responses to rights requests
• Assist the business in completing and work with the Privacy and Compliance manager to review Privacy Impact Assessments

Qualifications

Skills and Qualities

• Practical experience of implementing Privacy Requirements including PIAs, Vendor Assessments
• In depth understanding of the GDPR, E-Privacy Directive and the UK DPA 2018. Other DP Regulations would be an advantage
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders of varied accountability and seniority
• Proactivity and an ability to work independently

Additional Information

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.