Data Privacy Steward

Company description Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, operating in over 100 countries with 114,000 people globally. We help the world’s leading brands drive growth by combining creativity, media, data, technology and consulting. We are designed to help our clients thrive, with the capabilities, the experience and the understanding needed to help our clients unlock growth in a platform world. Through our Power of One approach, we bring together the right expertise from across our agencies to deliver joined up, end to end solutions. “Viva la Différence” sits at the heart of our culture. We value individuality, encourage different perspectives and believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can learn, grow and do the best work of their career. Overview Data Privacy Steward – 12 Month FTC We are looking for a Data Privacy Steward to join our UK Data Privacy Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with the Director of Data Privacy Operations UK, you will help coordinate and drive key privacy activities across the business, partnering with agency, brand, technology and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of data privacy programmes and operational workstreams across the UK Coordinate data inventories, ensuring relevant questionnaires and information are completed accurately and on time Support vendor due diligence, including privacy questionnaires and security reviews Coordinate privacy assessments for proprietary products, including DPIAs Help embed Privacy-by-Design principles across products and processes Maintain records of clients, services, vendors, proprietary systems and key stakeholders Support local privacy training and communications Track progress across privacy projects and escalate risks or outstanding actions where required Work closely with global privacy, security and operational teams Support monthly, quarterly and annual privacy reporting What We’re Looking For Experience within data privacy, data governance or a related area Understanding of data management and governance principles Experience coordinating projects or programmes across multiple stakeholders Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident working independently and managing multiple workstreams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Knowledge of digital, media, advertising or ad tech environments would be beneficial Exposure to areas such as DPIAs, vendor assessments, data inventories or Privacy-by-Design would be advantageous This is a great opportunity to gain broad exposure across data privacy operations within a complex, global organisation while working closely with both UK and global privacy teams. #LI-JO1 Additional information Publicis Groupe offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Publicis Groupe, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.