Data Protection Officer
Posted 1 week ago by 1772874739
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Summary: The Data Protection Officer role is a 6-month contract position based in Kirkcaldy, focusing on providing strategic leadership and oversight in data protection and information governance. The successful candidate will be integral to the Information Governance team, ensuring compliance and ethical data use across the organization. This position is classified as inside IR35 and requires a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of on-site and remote work.
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 the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Strong understanding of information governance legislation.
- Experience in providing strategic oversight and assurance.
- Ability to influence Board-level decision-making.
- Commitment to promoting data ethics and individual rights.
Salary (Rate): £DOE daily
City: Kirkcaldy
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Data Protection Officer| 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Kirkcaldy| Starting ASAP
Day Rate: £DOE
About the Role:
Harvey Nash's Pub Sec client is seeking an exceptional Data Protection Officer to join its Board and provide strategic leadership, expert oversight, and strong assurance in all matters relating to data protection, information governance, and digital support.
As a key member of the Information Governance team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting safe, ethical, and compliant use of data across the business. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced professional to influence national direction, strengthen organisational governance.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 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.
This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.