Data Protection Specialist (DPO Support) - 6-Month Contract

Morgan McKinley; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is supporting a leading public sector organisation in Dublin City Centre for a Data Protection Specialist on an initial 6‑month fixed-term contract. The role requires hybrid on-site presence with two days per week in the office.

Key duties include advising on DPIAs, supporting incident response and data governance, updating ROPA, and translating GDPR requirements into practical guidance for internal stakeholders. A minimum of five years in a data protection role is expected.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a data protection role.
• Excellent understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on data risks and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a delegate for the Data Protection Officer as required.
• Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Support incident and data breach management activities.
• Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Manage the Data Protection mailbox and queries from stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of data protection policies and procedures.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Policy guidance

Job description

Morgan McKinley is supporting a leading public sector organisation in Dublin City Centre for a Data Protection Specialist on an initial 6‑month fixed-term contract. The role requires hybrid on-site presence with two days per week in the office.

Key duties include advising on DPIAs, supporting incident response and data governance, updating ROPA, and translating GDPR requirements into practical guidance for internal stakeholders. A minimum of five years in a data protection role is expected.