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Data Protection Officer

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Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Legal
Immediate Start
£35 - £40 Hourly
Contract/Project
Service Care Legal are working with a Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead on data protection, information governance, and regulatory compliance across the organisation. Please find below further details regarding this opportunity.

ROLE: Data Protection Officer
LOCATION: Sussex
RATE: Up to £40ph umbrella / £35.69ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £31.85ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT: 6 months, 37 hours per week

Please note that this role would require office attendance 1 day per week.

The Role

Act as the Council's lead advisor on UK GDPR, Data Protection, FOI, and EIR matters.
Oversee DPIAs, data breaches, information requests, and compliance monitoring.
Deliver training, manage governance risks, and liaise with the ICO where required.
About You

Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, and information governance.
Experience in a Data Protection, Compliance, or Information Governance role.
Relevant data protection qualification (IAPP, BCS or equivalent) desirable.
If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200

Reference: 225243588

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Data Protection Officer

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Posted on Jun 12, 2026 by CV-Library

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Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Legal
Immediate Start
£35 - £40 Hourly
Contract/Project
Service Care Legal are working with a Sussex-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead on data protection, information governance, and regulatory compliance across the organisation. Please find below further details regarding this opportunity.

ROLE: Data Protection Officer
LOCATION: Sussex
RATE: Up to £40ph umbrella / £35.69ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £31.85ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT: 6 months, 37 hours per week

Please note that this role would require office attendance 1 day per week.

The Role

Act as the Council's lead advisor on UK GDPR, Data Protection, FOI, and EIR matters.
Oversee DPIAs, data breaches, information requests, and compliance monitoring.
Deliver training, manage governance risks, and liaise with the ICO where required.
About You

Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, and information governance.
Experience in a Data Protection, Compliance, or Information Governance role.
Relevant data protection qualification (IAPP, BCS or equivalent) desirable.
If this role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200
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Reference: 225243588

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