Data Protection Officer

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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