Data Protection Officer

Posted 26 August 2025
Salary Market related
LocationDorset
Discipline Legal
Reference133571
Contact NameKaram Johal

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in Dorset, who are recruiting for a Data Protection Officer on a 3 month, rolling contract basis. It's a remote role, however office attendance in Bournemouth is required circa. twice per month.

This is a full-time position with a negotiable daily rate of pay and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing GDPR and Data Protection compliance across the Council
  • Responding to and managing data breach notifications
  • Implementing FOI case management systems and policies
  • Providing expertise to internal stakeholders across the Council


Experience required:

  • Experience required as a Data Protection Officer
  • Local Government experience desirable


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working days


Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday, flexible start/finish times


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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