Passionate about Privacy and Data Protection?At Specsavers, we’re dedicated to making eye and hearing care accessible to all. As pioneers and a global leader in innovative technologies, we help people optimise their vision and hearing. We foster your expertise, welcome you into a supportive family, and propel your growth. Grounded in our collaboration, curiosity, courage, and compassion values, we strive to challenge the status quo and invite you to team up with us.Join Specsavers as our new Data Protection and Privacy Advisor and help us safeguard the trust our customers place in us. This full-time role is based in one of our Northern Europe support offices-Copenhagen, Aalborg, Gothenburg, Oslo, Helsinki, or Maarssen.Your roleAs our Data Protection and Privacy Advisor, you'll be a key member of our Data Protection team, supporting our stores and business functions across Northern Europe. You'll advise on GDPR and global privacy laws, help shape our compliance documentation, and promote a culture of privacy across Specsavers.Your key responsibilities include:Advising stores and business units on privacy and data protection mattersSupporting data subject requests and privacy-related casesPerforming and evaluating Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)Developing training and awareness materialsEngaging with stakeholders across the business and externallySupporting regulatory inspections and auditsPromoting good information handling practicesYou'll report to the Head of Legal Data Protection NE, and occasional travel is expected.Your new teamYou'll join a collaborative and experienced Data Protection team that works globally to support Specsavers' privacy efforts. We're passionate about what we do and committed to helping each other grow. Our team operates in a hybrid setup, with flexibility to work from home and in our support offices.Join our global team of friendly, talented, and passionate colleagues. Enjoy perks such as pensions, (health insurance), and more.Grow in your role with free access to online learning, monthly one-on-one discussions with your manager, personalised development plans, and increased responsibility.We offer a fun work environment with great coffee, laughter, table tennis tournaments, birthday surprises, holiday celebrations, quizzes, and more.Your qualificationsYou're a legal or regulatory professional with a passion for privacy and a pragmatic approach to compliance. To succeed in this role, you'll need:2+ years' experience in data protection/privacy workStrong understanding of GDPR and global privacy lawsExperience drafting privacy statements, policies, and handling DSARsExperience performing risk assessments and DPIAsExcellent communication skills and stakeholder engagementAbility to work independently and with attention to detailFluency in English; knowledge of a Nordic language is a plusOn a personal level, you're structured, curious, and confident in presenting to all levels of staffYour developmentWithin 3 months, you'll:Be onboarded and introduced to key stakeholdersUnderstand Specsavers' privacy frameworkSupport stores and business units with privacy queriesWithin 6-12 months, you'll:Lead DPIAs and privacy initiativesBe a go-to person for privacy advice in NEDeliver training and awareness sessionsFurther development:We have a strong focus on your personal development plan to make sure that your competencies and skills continue to be best in classYou can choose a career path within Specsavers you perceive as your personal journey.You can grow professionally in an organisation that recognises your skills and personality.Want to join? Then apply todayTo apply, please send us your CV using the button below. We want to respect your time, so including an application letter is optional. Feel free to apply as soon as possible.Please avoid including any photos or references to your age in your CV. It contributes to a fairer and more unbiased assessment.We review CV's and call in for interviews continuously and in standard, our recruitment process consists of a screening, 2-rounds of interviews including a personality assessment feedback.If you’re interested in learning more about the incredible team you’ll be joining and our shared goals as a family business, visit our pages: , and .Diversity & Inclusion at SpecsaversSpecsavers will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor.In line with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we integrate these principles into all aspects of our work, from product development to team building.About SpecsaversIt's 1984, on the small Channel Island of Guernsey, when the optometrist couple Doug and Mary Perkins lay the foundation of their new optical company. They revolutionised the market by offering affordable glasses to everyone.Specsavers Northern European Support Office is one of the Best WorkplacesAwards are worth a thousand words - so we're incredibly proud that our NESO office in Copenhagen is awarded the 5th best workplace in Denmark! More than 93% of our colleagues genuinely feel our support office is a great place to work.
