Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a Data Privacy Operations Lead to join their team.
The duration of this post is 12 months initially with a high possibility of extension thereafter and the location is Hybrid - mostly remote.
Must be available to attend the office in Dublin 8 periodically for meetings/workshops.
Working 35 hours per week, the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of €33.19 per hour based on an annualised salary of €60,613.
You will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and paid Bank Holidays.
The Role Our client is seeking a dedicated Data Privacy Operations Lead to strengthen data governance across their digital products and services.
You will be responsible for leading their data governance program.
This will include initially working with product owners to document their data protection and e Privacy compliance.
This may include the lifecycle of DPIAs, DPINs and ROPAs, vendor governance, incident response support, data retention, and privacy oversight for product changes and including potential AI initiatives.
You will work closely with product owners, the DPO office, and vendor partners to keep services compliant, safe and trustworthy.
Key Responsibilities Be the primary contact for data protection matters in the team Advising on data protection compliance Work with product owners to produce DPIAs and DPINs (privacy notice) for all new or updated digital services, including AI & LLM development Maintain and periodically update the Record of Processing Activity Oversee governance of vendor practices related to data protection Deliver or coordinate staff training and awareness on data protection responsibilities Support investigations into suspected data incidents and rights requests Build a strong working relationship with our DPO Office Skills and Experience Experience in data protection within a digital/product environment, with hands on ownership of DPIA, DPIN, ROPA, DPA and vendor management.
Familiarity with CRM platforms and managing privacy compliance in direct marketing or customer communications.
Effective communication skills Attention to detail: strong administrative discipline and documentation hygiene.
Self starter: works on own initiative; quick to learn and adapt.
Practical and organised: reliable; able to juggle multiple privacy workstreams and deadlines.
A third level qualification in a relevant discipline and/or certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPD, PCDP or equivalent.
Experience in the public sector would be beneficial.
Reporting & Ways of Working Reports to the Digital Operations Manager; works closely with product owners, systems administration, and contact centre operations.
Blended working with scheduled onsite engagements as needed.
Occasional out of hours support for time critical releases or incidents.
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role* Skills: Data Privacy Operations Lead AI CIPP CIPM DPIN Benefits: Accrue 30 days AL per year