Cox Automotive Europe

About the Company

As the global industry leader in connected automotive services, our scale and expertise are unmatched, with 29,000+ employees across five continents. We simplify the complex, build trusted solutions for today, and innovate for the future, connecting every stage of the vehicle life cycle so manufacturers, fleet operators and retailers can focus on what they do best. In Europe, we help 18,000+ customers transform their business operations through market-leading remarketing, retail, funding and vehicle solutions. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $22 billion in annual revenue. Our vehicle solutions EV Battery Solutions * Manheim Inspection Services * Manheim Vehicle Services * Movex Our remarketing solutions Dealer Auction * Manheim Auction Services * Manheim Express * RMS Automotive Our funding solutions * NextGear Capital Our retail solutions Codeweavers * eVA Valuations & Appraisals * FleetMaster * Modix

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Company Name

Cox Automotive Europe

Job Title

Privacy & Data Protection Manager

Job Description

**Job Title**: Privacy & Data Protection Manager **Role Summary**: Senior privacy expert to lead data protection compliance, strategy, and governance for a multinational automotive technology company. Focus on project execution, stakeholder advice, risk management, and ensuring adherence to global data laws. **Expectations**: - Lead implementation of data protection frameworks and privacy training programs. - Oversee privacy audits, breach investigations, and regulatory reporting. - Advise cross-functional teams on compliance requirements for projects, processes, and third-party engagements. - Manage data protection policies, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies. - Collaborate with international teams to address cross-border data transfer challenges. - Prepare training materials, reports, and guidance for internal stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities**: - Direct data protection framework projects and privacy impact assessments. - Respond to organizational requests for compliance guidance (internal/external). - Support operational teams in embedding privacy requirements into business processes. - Maintain and update privacy policies, records of processing activities, and risk management frameworks. - Coordinate with procurement/supply chain teams for vendor data protection reviews. **Required Skills**: - Advanced knowledge of EU and UK data protection laws (GDPR, UK GDPR). - Proven ability to design and implement privacy compliance programs in large, complex enterprises. - Strong project management skills for multi-business initiatives. - Expertise in addressing personal data breaches, international data transfers, and audit preparedness. - Excellent communication to explain technical compliance concepts to diverse stakeholders. - Stakeholder management across legal, operational, and technical teams. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in legal, technology, or compliance field. - Preferred certifications: BCS Data Protection Practitioner Certificate, IAPP CIPP/E. - Minimum 5 years of senior-level privacy/data protection experience in a multinational business context.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

12-11-2025