Privacy & Compliance Lead (Cologne)

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic.

Dyson offers a unique opportunity for skilled individuals to play a role in bringing market leading products to a global market. By working across our world legal & compliance teams, you'll work alongside leading specialists and highly innovative people to facilitate the Dyson vision of being truly different and better than our competitors.

About the Role

Working as part of the Global Privacy Team in Dyson Legal, you will work on privacy compliance matters and activities across Dyson’s global business and operations.

Reporting to the Head of Privacy, you will provide prompt and professional advice to stakeholders on privacy compliance requirements to ensure that personal data is collected and used legally, ethically and responsibly.

As a subject matter expert, you will provide prompt and professional privacy compliance advice to stakeholders across all of Dyson’s business and operations globally.

Act as the first point of contact for privacy-related matters escalated by stakeholders in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This includes supporting stakeholders with the resolution of potential privacy incidents.

Drive the Global Privacy Team’s ongoing privacy compliance activities within the region and across other corporate functions. This includes undertaking privacy assessments with stakeholders, designing privacy compliance policies, frameworks and controls, undertaking visits to Dyson Markets, and delivering training.

Proactively monitor and analyse evolving laws, rules, regulations and guidance to help Dyson maintain compliance and strategic alignment.

About You

At least 5 years of previous privacy experience in a legal or compliance-related role within a global company.

Possess a relevant degree qualification (e.g. in law or business) and appropriate privacy-related qualifications (e.g. CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/US, CIPP/E or CIPP/A).

Strong knowledge of privacy and data protection laws, including the EU GDPR and local laws and regulations within the EMEA region.

Experience in working with multiple stakeholders regionally or globally.

Strong ability in interpreting and applying legislation, advising on compliance requirements and working with risk and governance frameworks, policies or procedures.

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits (Cologne)

• Discount on Dyson products
• Subsidies for sports activities
• Bike leasing
• Allowance for local public transport or parking space at the office
• 30 days annual holiday (considering a 5 days working week)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)