Data Officer- 6 month fixed term contract

Position Details

Job Title: Data Officer

Duration: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Dublin 4 (Hybrid working arrangements available)

Salary: Assistant Principal Officer Scale commencing at €83,113 per annum (pro-rated for the duration of the contract)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to provide guidance and constructive challenge on projects and new initiatives to manage data risks and regulatory requirements


• Act as a delegate for the Data Protection Officer (DPO) as required.


• Provide advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).


• Support incident and data breach management activities.


• Manage data subject rights requests.


• Support file management and administration activities.


• Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).


• Manage the Data Protection mailbox, including business-as-usual queries from internal and external stakeholders.


• Support the development and maintenance of data protection policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of five years' experience in a data protection role.


• Relevant data protection qualification.


• Excellent understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.


• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical and clear advice.


• Strong stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills.


• Experience identifying, assessing, and advising on data protection and information governance risks.


• Practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and delivering outcomes.

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