BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, operating in construction, construction, real estate development and concessions. BESIX Group was founded in 1909, and has grown impressively over the years. BESIX Group operates in Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa and the Middle East through its subsidiary BESIX Construct, as well as in Canada and Australia. The group stands out in its sector by having its own internal Engineering Department, with wide-ranging expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, methods, planning, and BIM, System Engineering and similar tools.

In 2022, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 3.4 billion. BESIX has about 12,000 employees active in 25+ countries with more than 80 different nationalities.

Find more information at: https://www.besix.com/.

As Data Protection Coordinator for BESIX Group you will be responsible to advice on, and coordinate compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and derived regulations and rules, and, more globally, all data protection rules applicable to Besix Group NV and its affiliates worldwide (“BESIX”).

As such, the DPC (Data Protection Coordinator) will:

• monitor legal and regulatory evolutions in the field of data protection, at international and national level;
• develop and implement an effective data protection compliance program: translate it into internal policies, processes and procedures, to ensure flawless compliance of all Besix’ operations;
• train Besix personnel on data protection rules and internal policies, processes and procedures;
• proactively control internal policies, processes and procedures, to identify flaws and weaknesses; propose and implement corrective measures;
• liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders;

For this role you will report directly to our Secretary General.

• You have a university degree in law, economics, business, HR, IT or any other relevant domain, with a strong academic track record
• Minimum five years of relevant and demonstrated experience in either data protection or compliance in general, in a consultancy, law firm or company, preferably in an international context
• Fluent in Dutch, English and French; any other language is a plus
• Rigorous, methodical, attention to detail
• Outspoken organizational talents
• Strong interpersonal, networking and communication skills
• Team player; driven by collective results rather than individual achievements
• Self starter
• Able and willing to drive change
• Impeccable personal and work ethics

You are willing to work from our HQ in Brussels (Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe) with occasional travelling.

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it's about being part of our changing and innovative world. Your skills, ambition and passion will contribute to the development of our different businesses and allow us to succeed in the challenges of the coming years.

Working for the BESIX group allows you to be a part of a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial company. It gives you a safe and collaborative working environment with ambitious and innovative goals for the world of tomorrow, but also for your career and personal development.

We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds and genders to build the iconic and sustainable projects of tomorrow.

Are you ready to make an impact and leave a positive legacy for years to come? If you are passionate about our purpose to Excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world, come and join our caring BESIX family. Together we will co-create our future.

Working at BESIX brings a lot of great benefits including:  

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market and a range of employee benefits such as flexible mobility advantages, extra-legal pension, medical care insurance, work-life balance program (such as teleworking, child care, flexible work schedule, mobile working), Health Management (sport, health check-up program, …);
• Career development programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon;
• A dynamic, creative and safe working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions);
• Possibility to work on complex projects within both a local and international environment;
• The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.