Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) – ref 20449

JobsTrackR; Harlow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Compliance Officer in Harlow to manage legal information requests and ensure statutory compliance. The candidate must have experience with FOIA and GDPR regulations and be able to lead data requests management. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £27.29 per hour. Interested candidates can apply with their CV directly on the agency's website or via email.

Qualifications

• Experience with FOIA and DPA regulations.
• Ability to manage complex information requests.
• Familiarity with compliance accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

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

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the role, please apply on our website with your CV or 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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