At Ford, protecting customer and employee privacy is a top priority. As a Data Protection Advisor, you’ll report to the Deputy Data Protection Officer and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

The minimum requirements we seek:

Proven experience advising on GDPR, ePrivacy, and the EU AI ActStrong knowledge of privacy documentation (e.g., DPIAs, privacy notices, contracts)Experience with data architecture, data flows, and cloud-based servicesExcellent communication skills—able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiencesStrong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence and mentor across teamsAbility to quickly grasp and apply global regulatory frameworksExperience in large, matrixed, multinational organizations

Our preferred requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Law (or equivalent)10+ years of progressive experience in data protection rolesConfident in leading strategic privacy discussions with a risk-based mindsetCreative, future-focused thinker who embraces innovation and changeSkilled communicator across multiple channels and audiencesStrong organizational and time management skillsExperience handling DSARs, incidents, and breachesStrongly Preferred: IAPP certifications (CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPT)Strongly Preferred: Experience advising on global privacy complianceDesirable: Familiarity with OneTrust or similar privacy management tools

Additional Information:

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

This position is based in Dunton and  it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office for typically 2 to 3 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.

As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.

Support privacy compliance efforts for customer and employee dataConduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and evaluate AI-related initiativesAssist in managing data subject rights requests and privacy incidentsDeliver training and awareness programs across the organizationPerform internal privacy audits and contribute to continuous improvementHelp implement Ford’s global privacy strategy and privacy-by-design principlesPartner with business units to address privacy and data access needsMonitor regulatory developments and support compliance with evolving laws