Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer

Posted 1 week ago by Venesky Brown

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£26 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Data Ethics Data Protection Strategy Information Governance Strategic Thinking Transparency (Human-Computer Interaction)

Summary: The Data Protection Officer role at a public sector organization in Fife involves providing expert advice on UK GDPR and data protection legislation. The position requires strategic oversight of data protection risks and governance while promoting a culture of accountability. This is a hybrid role for a 6-month contract with a focus on enhancing organizational priorities related to data ethics and public trust.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent, expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance legislation.
  • Offer strategic challenge and assurance on data protection risks, digital programmes, and major transformation initiatives.
  • Strengthen Board-level decision-making by ensuring data ethics, transparency, and public trust remain central to organisational priorities.
  • Support oversight of information-sharing, security governance, and data-driven service development.
  • Champion the rights of individuals whose data is held, promoting a culture of accountability and integrity.

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
  • Strong strategic thinking and risk assessment skills.
  • Ability to influence and provide assurance at Board level.
  • Experience in information governance and security.
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Salary (Rate): £26.28/hour

City: Fife

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Fife, is currently looking to recruit a Data Protection Officer for a 6 month contract on a rate of £21.57 - £26.28/hour (PAYE). This role would be hybrid based.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent, expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance legislation.
  • Offer strategic challenge and assurance on data protection risks, digital programmes, and major transformation initiatives.
  • Strengthen Board-level decision-making by ensuring data ethics, transparency, and public trust remain central to organisational priorities.
  • Support oversight of information-sharing, security governance, and data-driven service development.
  • Champion the rights of individuals whose data is held, promoting a culture of accountability and integrity.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

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