Senior Data Protection & Compliance Lead

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Executive Officer – Data Protection & Compliance for a public sector client in Ireland.

The role supports data protection, FOI, records management and compliance obligations while working with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will contribute to GDPR compliance, manage DSARs/FOI requests, and assist in DPIAs and data protection governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in Law, Governance, Compliance, Information Management, Data Protection, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Data Protection, Compliance, Risk, Governance, FOI, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Experience handling DSARs, FOI requests, and compliance-related matters.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing data protection, FOI, records management and compliance obligations.
• Support DSARs and FOI requests and related processes.
• Assist in governance initiatives and reporting on compliance risks and improvements.
• Draft and review data-related agreements (e.g., Data Processing Agreements).
• Provide training and guidance on Data Protection and FOI to staff and decision-makers.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR

DSAR handling

FOI requests

Governance

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Third-level qualification in Law, Governance, Compliance, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Records management systems

Job description

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Executive Officer – Data Protection & Compliance for a public sector client in Ireland.

The role supports data protection, FOI, records management and compliance obligations while working with senior stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will contribute to GDPR compliance, manage DSARs/FOI requests, and assist in DPIAs and data protection governance initiatives.