Data Protection & FOI Officer – Local Authority

Fox Morris Group Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council seeks a Legal Officer to support data protection, FOI requests, and related regulatory compliance. The role involves advising on legal requirements, handling information requests, and ensuring governance frameworks align with Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

The position is temporary (2-3 months) with potential extension, and requires strong IT literacy, including SharePoint, Outlook, Word and Excel, plus experience in government-related legislation.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and knowledge of Data Protection Act and UK GDPR.
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Skills

Data protection Act and UK GDPR

Government legislation knowledge

IT skills

Education

Degree in relevant fields

Tools

SharePoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Basildon Borough Council seeks a Legal Officer to support data protection, FOI requests, and related regulatory compliance. The role involves advising on legal requirements, handling information requests, and ensuring governance frameworks align with Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

The position is temporary (2-3 months) with potential extension, and requires strong IT literacy, including SharePoint, Outlook, Word and Excel, plus experience in government-related legislation.