Our client is a global corporate in communications - with an enviable reputation & international reach. 
We break new ground in marketing, digital, data and customer talent solutions. We help businesses thrive and people develop great careers.  Alternatives. First to the future, ensuring you are too.

A global corporate group based in South Dublin have appointed Alternatives as search partner for the appointment of Data Protection & Data Privacy Officer. This is a senior mandate incorporating customer and employee data governance as well as the provision of GDPR regulation. Reporting into the senior group data protection leader.

This is a signifcant mandate focused on best in class data privacy operations with a razor sharp focus on ensuring customer data is not only protected but valued in line with ongoing commitments customer experience.

You’ll be responsible for delivering privacy governance, compliance and regulatory initiatives both internally and externally whilst playing a proactive and key role in ensuring that all data controllers are supported and engaged in cutting edge compliance and data privacy regulatory programmes.

This is a hugely exciting time to join the business as they embark on change projects; rolling out global privacy programmes in the Irish operation.


Adrian Clarke is Talent & Recruitment Manager for data analytics, data science, data insights, data compliance & GDPR at Alternatives. He'll listen and have a technical conversation with you about what your career and your next move. Moreover he can tell you the ins and outs of this role & if you want insights on other opportunities you are considering; if will be happy to assist.


"I believe in understanding planet you! I will speak with you and then meet you in person. And I will introduce you to the leading brands in Ireland's rich data analytics, insights & digital scene on the back of 17 years of successfully working with the most talented data people in Ireland. If you see me at a data event - say hi" - Adrian

Alternatives | The home of marketing, digital, data & customer centric talent.

To be considered for this role you will need to be:
An exceptional communicator and stakeholder manager
Deeply aware of the significance and practical applications of the GDPR from a pan EU perspective
Excited by the prospect of engaging, training and encouraging senior management teams
Diverserly experiences in data protection and data privacy initiatives
Process driven and hugely attentive to detail and specificity
In return, you’ll be working in a vibrant and fast paced (hands-on, switched on, intellectual) environment that offers you extensive career development and opportunities as well as industry leading benefits.

You'll also benefit from significant corporate and public exposure as the lead for Data Protection Commissioner level engagements.

A globally minded, down to earth & people centric organisation. Hands-on with great benefits & tech perks. 

Contact Adrian Clarke | Data Analytics Recruiter & Headhunter

Alternatives | Ireland's leading Data, Marketing & Digital Talent House.