A leading energy organisation is now looking to recruit an assistant data protection officer for a two year fixed term contract based in Dublin City Centre working on a hybrid office/remote basis, with occasional travel to its Cork office. The role will report to our client’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) sitting within the legal division of a leading energy organisation. The DPO Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery and implementation of a Data Protection service across the organisation. This role will oversee the protection of customer, employee, and all other personal information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support the development and implementation of the Data Protection strategy across the organisation
2. Provide guidance to the business on Data Protection compliance
3. Conduct risk assessments for projects, evaluating Data Protection & privacy-related risks
4. Assist the business in conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments
5. Investigate any Data Protection-related complaints and inquiries
6. Investigate any alleged data breaches
7. Manage and maintain registers associated with Data Protection compliance requirements
8. Oversee Data Subject Requests and Data Subject Rights Requests, including triaging, liaising with Data Champions, relevant business stakeholders, and IT, and preparing and issuing final responses
9. Develop and deliver ongoing Data Protection awareness programs and in-house training
10. Actively participate in relevant data governance groups
11. Define monthly Data Protection KPIs and metrics related to functional activities
12. Undertake other data/privacy operational tasks as assigned
13. Keep current on emerging developments in Data Protection & privacy impacts and implications
14. Manage Freedom of Information (FOI) & Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) requests, including triage, liaison with business stakeholders, and preparing and issuing final responses
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
1. Previous operational data protection experience is desirable
2. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a role requiring the application of analytical skills and sound judgment
3. Ability to think and act independently is critical to this role
4. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
5. Detail-oriented with a technical aptitude
6. Proven ability to manage tasks from start to completion
7. Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines
8. Capable of working independently and as part of a team
9. Excellent interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to translate complex data protection terminology into practical business activities
2. Strong organisational skills, with project management experience would be advantageous.
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