Data Protection and Information Officer

Lex Consultancy; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Data Protection and Information Officer for a 6-month contract in Dublin. The role involves monitoring data protection compliance, delivering training, and travel across regional offices. A Level 7 qualification and strong experience in FOI and GDPR are essential. The position is hybrid, requiring three days onsite and offers €31.62 per hour.

Benefits

Car and fuel card provided

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering data protection training required.
• Ability to monitor data protection compliance is essential.
• Experience with conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the organisation’s data protection compliance.
• Provide instruction on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Advise on processing sensitive personal data.

Skills

Experience in FOI requests

Knowledge of GDPR

Strong data protection laws understanding

Education

Level 7 Qualification in a relevant area

Job description

Data Protection and Information Officer – 6 month contract

HEO Level - €31.62 per hour

Citywest location

Hybrid working – three days onsite

Full, clean drivers licence is essential

An experienced data protection professional is required for a public sector body to cover a maternity leave contract. The role is hybrid and will require some travel across the country to regional offices to deliver training. There is a car and fuel card provided for this.

Strong experience in FOI requests and GDPR as well as demonstrable experience in delivering data protection training are required for this role.

Essential requirements for this role:

• Level 7 Qualification in a relevant area.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and practices.
• Demonstrable knowledge of GDPR and FOI legislation.

In this role, your duties will include monitoring the organisation’s data protection compliance, providing instruction and training on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, and advising the organisation with regards to the processing of sensitive personal data.

If you meet the above requirements and are available to interview in November with a view to a start date of late November please submit your CV.