Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) – ref 20449

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Harlow; On-site; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Compliance Officer in Harlow. The role involves managing FOIA and GDPR requests, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and supporting the Legal Services department. Candidates should have experience with compliance requirements and be prepared for potential pre-employment checks. The role offers a rate of £27.29 per hour PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience with FOIA and EIR compliance.
• Knowledge of DPA 2018 and GDPR regulations.
• Ability to manage complex data requests.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Legal compliance officer needed in Harlow

The rate is £27.29ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

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.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.