Head of Compliance and Data Protection (M/F/X)

Role Overview

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, supporting teams in identifying and managing risks while ensuring business owners remain accountable.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the business on legal compliance, business ethics, and personal data protection requirements.
• Provide recommendations on the legal compliance of Eurostar’s activities and regularly report to the ExCo and the Board.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Draft and maintain policies, procedures, and notices relating to compliance and data protection.
• Develop and deliver training plans, particularly in relation to anti-corruption, ethics, and data protection.
• Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks and incidents through data protection impact assessments, risk mapping, and internal controls.
• Maintain the record of personal data processing activities.
• Lead and coordinate the Ethical Compliance Committee and the Data Protection Forum.
• Act as a point of contact for data subjects, employees, customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders, and supervisory authorities.
• Cooperate with supervisory authorities and shareholders in support of their respective responsibilities.
• Manage and support the Data Privacy & Compliance Manager.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable environment where 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.