Data Protection Officer

Are you passionate about data protection and information governance? Working within a team environment, leading compliance efforts and overseeing the secure handling of data whilst making a real impact for a vital public sector service.

Put the spark back into your career in this exciting opportunity that will give you job security, satisfaction, personal development, and many other benefits.

As the Data Protection Officer, you will be:

Advising and guiding the organisation and employees on data protection, FOI, and related obligations
Developing and monitoring policies ensuring compliance and best practice
Delivering training on data protection, data sharing, and impact assessments
Managing FOI requests, SARs, and data breaches, maintaining statutory compliance
Overseeing governance of information assets, including risk management and reporting

To be successful in the Data Protection Officer role, you will need:

Previous experience in a similar role with Data Protection Law, Information Governance, or a related field involvement
Familiarity in developing policies, conducting investigations, and managing FOI and SAR processes
Extensive knowledge of GDPR, FOI, and other information governance regulations
Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and deliver training
Ability to prioritise workloads, analyse complex legislation, and provide practical solutions

This post is subject to a standard DBS check and satisfactory references.

This is an exciting permanent, full time opportunity working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You’ll be based in offices in Conwy and starting on a salary IRO £40k plus benefits.

Take the lead in protecting data and shaping ethical information practices. Apply now!