Data Protection Officer in Gloucestershire

Job description

Data Protection Officer

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £48,500

Location: Hybrid/Gloucestershire (2-3 days per week on site in Gloucestershire)

A leading Public Sector organisation is looking for a knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to provide authoritative guidance on Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Information Sharing. You will help the organisation meet its statutory obligations, respond effectively to information rights requests and strengthen information governance practices.

The Role

As the organisation's Data Protection Officer, you will:

• Provide authoritative advice on Data Protection, FOI and Information Sharing.
• Act as the organisation's main contact with the ICO, managing data breaches and maintaining breach logs.
• Interpret legislation and guide compliant information handling.
• Lead the Information Disclosure Team.
• Oversee FOI appeals and ensure high-quality disclosures.
• Support projects with Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Maintain and deliver DP and FOI training.
• Manage Data Processing Agreements with external partners

Please note: You'll need to meet the role's security clearance requirements, including five years of UK residency, no criminal convictions and a stable financial history. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gloucestershire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English