[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Ford Motor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Ford Motor # Data Protection Officer Brussel, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium On-site Full-time Data & Analytics Listed on Ford Motor’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/72913) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Ford Motor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/) / Data Protection Officer ## Job description We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Data Protection Officer to join our global privacy team, supporting both Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit. This is an exciting opportunity for a privacy professional who combines expert legal and regulatory knowledge with practical, commercially aware judgement. Reporting to the highest level of management within the organisation, you will take ownership of the EU and UK data protection framework, helping to ensure that both businesses continue to meet their obligations under the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable privacy laws. Acting as a trusted subject matter expert and working closely with our Data Protection Officer in Germany, you will provide clear, pragmatic guidance across a large, complex multinational organisation. You will help minimise privacy risk, strengthen our culture of data protection compliance and serve as a primary point of contact for supervisory authorities and data subjects on matters relating to the processing of personal data ## Responsibilities As our Data Protection Officer, you will: Inform and advise the organisation and its employees of their data protection obligations under the GDPR and other applicable EU, Member State and UK law. Monitor compliance with applicable data protection legislation and internal privacy policies, including the allocation of responsibilities, awareness-raising, training and related audits. Provide advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), where requested, and monitor their performance. Co-operate with relevant supervisory authorities, including EU national data protection authorities and the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Act as a contact point for supervisory authorities on processing-related matters, including prior consultation where required. Act as a contact point for data subjects on matters relating to the processing of their personal data and the exercise of their rights. Apply a proportionate, risk-based approach, taking account of the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing. Build effective relationships across Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical actions for business and technology stakeholders. ## Qualifications ### The minimum requirements we seek Expert knowledge of data protection law and practice across the EU GDPR, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Demonstrated experience performing the statutory tasks and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer in a large multinational organisation. The independence, professional integrity and sound judgement required to act without conflicts of interest and to maintain confidentiality in the performance of the role. Experience engaging constructively with supervisory authorities, senior leaders, employees and data subjects. Confidence communicating with executive leaders, including the ability to explain complex privacy issues clearly, influence decisions and provide credible challenge. Experience operating effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills. A practical, collaborative approach, with the ability to balance regulatory obligations, risk and business needs without compromising the independence of the DPO role. ### 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. #LI-SN2 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: Brussel, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/72913) ## More jobs at Ford Motor ### [AI Tech Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/b4939f35f6e3c23b1182/) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ### [Connected Data Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/412a36ed3a19d0b3c916/) Dearborn, MI, United States ### [CyberSecurity Data Protection Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/ce5cbd3bab5de25bcc0f/) Naucalpan de Juarez, MEX, Mexico ### [Data / Information Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/f8e23dcdb1dadc3730ed/) Dearborn, MI, United States ### [Data Acquisition & Test Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/0e5a78d545f7df253f85/) Romeo, MI, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Protection Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ageas/jobs/11c38457a6ca633e7ff9/) Ageas ### [Data Protection Officer M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/credit-agricole/jobs/607765cb222eeeb5b89a/) Credit Agricole ### [Radiation Protection Officer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/e33dd22f698678dba834/) SGS · West Rand District Municipality, GP, South Africa ### [Protection & Resilience (P&R) and OHS Officer Romania (m/f/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/allianz/jobs/3f990c69dc757986cebb/) Allianz · Bucarest, Romania ### [Personal Protection Officer (m/w/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/basf/jobs/781171375f8ded519e1b/) BASF · ${htmlLocations} OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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