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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