At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data protection and compliance efforts while advising on UK GDPR and information governance.
- Company: Local Authority focused on data protection and regulatory compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Office attendance just one day a week for a great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in data protection while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of data protection laws and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 £ per hour.
Overview
Service Care Legal, working with a client-based Local Authority, is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead data protection, information governance, and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
- Role details
- Role: Data Protection Officer
- Location: Our client
- Rate: Up to £40ph umbrella / £35.69ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £31.85ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
- Contract: 6 months, 37 hours per week
- Note: This role requires office attendance 1 day per week
Responsibilities
- Act as the council's lead advisor on UK GDPR, Data Protection, FOI, and EIR matters.
- Oversee DPIAs, data breaches, information requests, and compliance monitoring.
- Deliver training, manage governance risks, and liaise with the ICO where required.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, and information governance.
- Experience in a Data Protection, Compliance, or Information Governance role.
- Relevant data protection qualification (IAPP, BCS or equivalent) desirable.
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Data Protection Officer
UK GDPR
Data Protection Act 2018
Freedom of Information (FOI)
Information Governance
Data Protection Compliance
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Data Breach Management
