Description
As Head of Compliance and Data Protection, you will play a central role in safeguarding Eurostar's integrity, reputation and operations.
Supported by your team, you will independently oversee compliance with legal and ethical requirements relating to regulatory compliance and personal data protection.
You will act as a trusted expert and adviser across the organisation.
You will support teams in identifying and managing risks, while ensuring that business owners remain fully accountable for the risks associated with their activities.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Advising the business on legal compliance, business ethics and personal data protection requirements.
- Providing recommendations on the legal compliance of Eurostar's activities and regularly reporting to the ExCo and the Board.
- Monitoring compliance with applicable legislation and internal policies and procedures.
- Drafting and maintaining policies, procedures and notices relating to compliance and data protection.
- Developing and delivering training plans, particularly in relation to anti-corruption, ethics and data protection.
- Identifying, assessing and managing compliance risks and incidents through data protection impact assessments, risk mapping and internal controls.
- Maintaining the record of personal data processing activities.
- Leading and coordinating the Ethical Compliance Committee and the Data Protection Forum.
- Acting as a point of contact for data subjects, employees, customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders and supervisory authorities.
- Cooperating with supervisory authorities and shareholders in support of their respective responsibilities.
- Managing and supporting the Data Privacy & Compliance Manager.
- Promoting a collaborative and accountable environment in which internal and external standards are understood and applied consistently across the organisation.
You will make operational decisions within the area of legal and ethical compliance and contribute directly to reducing regulatory, contractual, administrative, legal and reputational risks.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A master's degree or equivalent, with a specialisation in law.
- At least five years of experience in data protection law, IT law or legal compliance.
- Advanced knowledge of legal compliance and data protection.
- Strong expertise in compliance and anti-corruption matters.
- Advanced knowledge of management, business operations and risk management.
- A good understanding of project management.
- Advanced proficiency in both French and English.
- Intermediate knowledge of Dutch would be an advantage.
You are a confident leader who can influence, advise and guide stakeholders across different departments.
You communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the ExCo, the Board, shareholders and supervisory authorities.
You combine legal expertise, strategic thinking, independent judgement and the ability to translate complex requirements into clear and practical recommendations.