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Information Security & Data Privacy Leader, IKEA Service Office

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  • Praha 5, Praha, Hlavní Mesto, Czech Republic
  • Risk och regelefterlevnadsfunktion

Jobbeskrivning

  • Jobb-id: 372408

  • Datum inlagd: 22/10/2026

    • Why we will love you

    We are looking for a business-oriented Information Security & Data Privacy Leader to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for driving Information Security and Data Privacy initiatives across the market, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and embedding security and privacy into everyday business operations.

    To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

    • Strong knowledge of local Data Privacy legislation and how it impacts business operations.
    • Good knowledge of IT Security controls and industry best practices in Information Security.
    • Solid understanding of the Privacy by Design concept and proven ability to operationalise it within an organisation.
    • Good knowledge of Security by Design principles and experience implementing them in a business environment.
    • Broad understanding of information risks affecting co-workers, customers, suppliers and business operations, and how Information Security can mitigate these risks.
    • Experience with risk management processes, including conducting risk assessments and recommending mitigating actions.
    • Experience with incident management processes related to Information Security and Data Privacy.
    • Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Slovak and English. Hungarian is welcome as well.

    As a person, you are proactive, trustworthy and able to balance business needs with security and privacy requirements. You enjoy building relationships, navigating complexity, and driving change across diverse stakeholder groups. You are confident working independently while collaborating effectively across functions and markets.

    A day in your life with us

    In this role, you will:

    • Secure the effective implementation of the Group Information Security and Data Privacy strategy and common Group goals in the local market
    • Act as a key business partner, promoting the Security and Privacy by Design concept and integrating security and privacy into business processes
    • Lead change initiatives to develop Data Privacy maturity, strengthen governance, and foster an information risk-aware culture
    • Be accountable for the Information Security and Data Privacy incident management process, including supporting contacts with regulators and individuals, providing decision-making materials, and managing escalations where required
    • Serve as the primary speaking partner for day-to-day Data Privacy matters, ensuring compliance with local legislation and IKEA steering documents
    • Provide expert Information Security guidance to the organisation and contribute functional expertise to protect and safeguard information assets
    • Manage local suppliers from a Data Privacy and Information Security perspective throughout the full lifecycle, from selection and contracting to ongoing performance monitoring
    • Monitor emerging security and privacy trends, threats, technologies, and legislative developments, assessing their potential impact on the organisation
    Secure the process for Individual Rights Requests and ensure compliance with established procedures
    • Identify, assess and mitigate information and privacy risks while supporting business growth and innovation
    • Collaborate closely with local and global stakeholders to strengthen Information Security and Data Privacy capabilities across the organisation





    What can we offer you:

    • A permanent employment contract from your first day.
    • CZK 10,000 per year in addition to your salary, which can be used, for example, for transportation costs or through Flexi Pass benefits.
    • A great lunch in our staff restaurant at an affordable price.
    • An IKEA co-worker discount on IKEA products.
    • Easy access by public transport.
    • Opportunities for further development and growth.


    You should know:

    This role is located in Prague, however we need our candidates to speak Slovak fluently, since they should be able to read and write official documents. We are able to hire a candidate from Slovakia but do not offer mobility support package.

    This role is located in Prague, however we need our candidates to speak Slovak fluently, since they need to be able to read and write official documents. We are able to hire a candidate from Slovakia but do not offer mobility support package.
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