Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) – ref 20449

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Harlow is seeking a Legal Compliance Officer to manage tasks related to FOIA and GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience with information requests and understanding of legal compliance processes. This temporary role offers a competitive rate of £27.29 per hour. Interested candidates may apply with their CV via email or the agency's website.

Qualifications

• Experience managing FOIA and EIR requests.
• Understanding of DPA 2018 and GDPR regulations.
• Ability to manage compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage FOIA and EIR information requests.
• Respond to data requests under DPA 2018 and GDPR.
• Lead on personal data sharing requests.
• Ensure compliance with LEXCEL accreditation.

Job description

Overview

Legal compliance officer needed in Harlow

The rate is £27.29ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 20449

Job Purpose

To support the Legal Services department with statutory and organisational compliance through the provision of general and specialised activities across all areas of the Service.

The Role

• To have responsibility for managing requests for information received under FOIA and EIR and to respond on behalf of the Council to all hybrid FOIA requests, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• To have responsibility for responding to personal data requests (Subject Access Requests) made under DPA 2018 and GDPR, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• To take the lead on managing and responding to internal and third-party personal data sharing requests under DPA 2018 and GDPR, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• To be responsible for undertaking processes and requirements for compliance with and reaccreditation of the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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