ABOUT CAPTIFY

Captify is the leading Search Intelligence Platform for the open web and the largest independent holder of first-party search data outside of the walled gardens, connecting the real-time searches from over 2 billion devices globally. Its Search Intelligence technology powers omnichannel programmatic advertising and real-time insights for the world’s biggest brands, such as Disney, Unilever, eBay, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Nestlé, GSK, Uber, Mars, P&G, Sony and Toyota—without reliance on third-party cookies. Captify brings brands more customers, publishers greater yield and consumers the most relevant digital experiences.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES:

Here at Captify we are proud of our culture - It’s contagious. Pass it on.

Step inside any of our global offices and one thing that is blissfully obvious is that while we’re putting blood, sweat and tears into disrupting the Search game, we’re having a seriously good time doing it. We’ve travelled the world together, enjoyed Captify Festivals, parties and our famous events across every market. We always take time to stop to celebrate milestones and wins.

We champion diversity and inclusion. Our 'BeTheChange' programme and internal D&I Taskforce brings our teams together to challenge, learn and build a more equal Captify.

We live by our core values:

• Building this together
• Give a shit
• Fail fast to succeed faster
• Unlimited potential

Find out more about our culture here: https://careers.captify.co.uk/

OVERVIEW

At Captify, data is at the heart of what we do.  As the Data Protection Officer, you will be responsible for our privacy compliance program. Based at our London headquarters, but with a global scope, you will collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to the latest data protection laws and regulations.

Success in this role requires a solid background in data privacy, particularly within digital products and emerging technologies

ABOUT YOU

You are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for data protection and privacy. Your ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and implement effective data protection strategies sets you apart. You thrive in dynamic environments and are adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You have excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively convey data protection principles and requirements to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders, particularly to non-technical stakeholders!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for owning our privacy compliance programme, the continuing development of a privacy governance strategy and compliance framework, and policies and procedures for Captify globally

• Assess and review new products and features from a privacy perspective, including working with the product team to create robust DPIAs and LIAs

• Manage and update internal privacy and data protection policies

• Provide sales, partnerships, product, engineering, analytics, marketing, and other business teams with advice on data protection laws and regulations

• Responding to RFIs and RFPs that Captify receives from external partners

• Owning the RFI process that we undertake to audit external partners from a privacy perspective

• Oversees the management of data rights requests in order to ensure timely response and responsible data handling

• Advise on international data transfers (including the impact of Schrems II and Brexit)

• Devise and provide data protection training and awareness programs across the business

• Collaborate with the information security team, advising on organisational and technical measures required to safeguard data, incident response policies and processes, addressing suspected or actual data privacy and security incidents and advising on the appropriate containment, investigation and remediation of any breaches, notification and regulatory reporting requirements, and communications

• Develops, implements, and oversees control processes and systems to prevent violations of applicable certifications (such as TAG Compliance), and participates in various working groups representing Captify’s interests

• Coordinate third-party audits, serving as the liaison between external auditors and the business teams required to support compliance (including TAG audits)

• Be seen as a critical resource to the operations and exec mgmt. teams in providing timely information around data compliance risk exposure and industry trends (including assisting with board reporting of privacy risk exposure)

• Monitor and respond to industry and regulatory developments in data protection and information security law

REQUIREMENTS:

What you need to be successful:

• Minimum of 4 years' privacy experience in a global team

• Experience advising clients on privacy risk assessment and mitigation across digital products and new technology

• Passion for and understanding of technology

• Experience working within a global team

• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to get the job done

• Able to communicate effectively and credibly

• Ability to assess legal, practical and business risks in a fast-paced environment and provide sound advice under tight deadlines

• Prior experience working with digital technology companies is required. Experience of working in online advertising and content industries is preferred

NICE TO HAVE

• CIPP/E and/or CIPP/US preferred

• Experienced in producing and implementing data privacy and compliance governance structures in a global organisation

YOU WILL ENJOY

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday + volunteer day
  
• Regular shutdown days, including the festive period
  
• UK Private Healthcare Plan with AXA
  
• Access to SPILL - instant therapy support
  
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  
• Sport and wellbeing activities; yoga and softball
  
• Financial wellbeing support
  
• Work from home and flexible/core working hours
  
• Work from any Captify office in the world
  
• Capti-Family Benefits: including Child Nursery Savings
  
• UK Pension plan
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Eyecare vouchers
  
• Free breakfast
  
• Beer, bubbles and non-alcoholic alternatives every Thursday at the Captify Bar
  
• Legendary Summer and End of Year Festive parties
  

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You are welcome at Captify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what your search history says about you. At Captify, equality is at the core of our culture and we are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.  We don’t want you to fit in with our culture, we want you to add to our culture.

For candidates, view our EU HR Candidate Privacy Notice here.