Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer

As the UK’s favourite property platform, Rightmove aims to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our team.

We build products powered by large-scale data insights. As we continue to grow, we are committed to protecting the privacy, security, and ethical use of data across all our platforms. We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with UK data-protection laws and to support our organisation in delivering responsible, privacy-aware innovation.

What you’ll be doing

The DPO will lead and support our Data Privacy teams and oversee our data-protection compliance program, ensuring adherence to the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, DUAA and PECR, while also monitoring the implications of EU GDPR and AI Act for any cross-border operations. This role will work closely with legal, compliance, internal audit, engineering, product, security, HR, and commercial teams to embed privacy-by-design and maintain a strong culture of data stewardship.

Key Responsibilities 

Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the primary contact point for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, DUAA and PECR, and monitor changes in the UK data-protection landscape.
• Maintain up-to-date Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Lead and document Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) and Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs)
• Ensure robust processes for handling data subject rights (DSRs), including access, erasure, rectification, and objection.

Governance & Advisory

• Develop, maintain, and implement the organisation’s data-protection strategy, policies, and internal controls.
• Provide specialist advice on privacy-by-design, data minimisation, storage limitation, consent management, tracking technologies, cookie compliance and lawful bases for processing.
• Work with Information Security to support security incident management and lead assessments of personal-data breaches, including ICO reporting where required.
• Advise on vendor due diligence and data-processing agreements (DPAs).
• Provide advice and guidance on data sharing agreements (DSAs) with partners and third parties.

Training & Culture

• Design and deliver training, awareness campaigns, and resources to build privacy literacy across the organisation.
• Champion a “privacy first” mindset throughout the business.
• Reviewing and maintaining internal Data Protection policies. 

Monitoring & Risk Management

• Conduct regular assessments, audits, and reviews of compliance and operational practices.
• Evaluate and monitor third-party processors’ compliance with data-protection obligations.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on privacy risks, incidents, and program maturity.
• Undertake horizon scanning and reporting material changes. 

Who you are

Required

• Proven experience as a DPO, Privacy Manager, or equivalent role within a UK organisation—ideally within a tech-driven or data-rich environment.
• Detailed understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, DUAA, PECR, ICO guidance, and associated best practices.
• Strong experience in DPIAs, risk assessments, audits, and implementing compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with technical and organisational security measures, SSDLC, data architecture, and modern data ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of cookie compliance and tracking technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in providing support and advice on AI technologies.

Preferred

• Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, BSC DPO, or similar.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data tooling.
• Experience supporting fast-growth tech environments or regulated industries.
• Legal, information-security, or data-governance background.

What’s in it for you

People are the foundation of Rightmove – we’ll help you build a career on it.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member other nominated person in your life.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
• Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and move.

Still not sure?

We want to be part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all. We’re excited to hear about your experience as well as how you will contribute to our overall culture. So, even if you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements, we would still really like to hear from you!

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove How’s at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture and include:

• We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• We move together…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making!

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.