Data Protection and Information officer - NS46802

• Oversee Data Subject Access Requests and related registers.
• Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments and maintain Records of Processing Activities.
• Keep public-facing compliance information up to date.
• Act as the point of contact for the Data Protection Commission and all data protection queries.
• Support compliance committees and steering groups as required.
• Ensure privacy controls and compliance with the Data Sharing and Governance Act 2019.
• Deliver the company’s Data Protection Strategy through to 2026.
• Provide staff training, guidance and policy updates.
• Manage and maintain the company’s FOI and AIE services, ensuring statutory compliance.
• Monitor compliance with GDPR and other legislation, ensuring policies and procedures remain current.
• Deliver compliance-related training and awareness across the organisation.
• Contribute to governance reporting and civil service data protection networks.

This is a highly responsible position within a public sector organisation, requiring strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and excellent stakeholder management skills.

If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.

• Experience within the compliance framework for State Agencies, including the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
• Strong organisational ability with attention to detail.
• Travel: Occasional nationwide travel required to deliver training (with overnight stays). A vehicle and fuel card will be provided for work duties (to be returned to base daily).
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (typically Tue–Thu), 2 days remote (Mon & Fri), subject to business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong IT literacy.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring compliance and performance reporting.
• Proven record of delivering compliance programmes and training at all levels.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• A recognised third-level qualification (minimum NFQ Level 7 or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full Category B driver’s licence (valid in Ireland) and willingness to travel nationwide as required.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection, FOI and AIE legislation.
• A qualification in Compliance, Data Protection, Governance, Legal or Business.

Location: Citywest, Co. Dublin (Hybrid working model)

Salary: €31.62 per hour

• Annual Leave: 30 days per annum pro-rata.