Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please emailRole ProfileJob Title: Privacy OfficerJob Family: OperationsBusiness Unit: State Claims AgencyDepartment: LitigationReports to: Senior Litigation Solicitor and Privacy Legal AdvisorContract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract** Closing date for applications – 08/09/25 **Summaryof the BusinessSummary of the BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund.The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI).The NTMA is designated as the State Claims Agency (SCA) when performing the claims management and risk management functions delegated to it under the National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Act 2000.The SCA's principal objectives are:The SCA is obliged by statute to manage delegated claims and counterclaims in such manner as to ensure that the liabilities of the State authorities are contained at the lowest achievable level. In performing this function the SCA seeks to act fairly and ethically in its dealings with people who have suffered injuries and who take legal actions against the State or State bodies, and the families of these people; andTo implement targeted personal injury and property damage risk work programmes to mitigate litigation risk in State authorities and healthcare enterprises, in order to reduce the costs of future litigation against the State.The SCA is obliged by statute to manage claims for legal costs, and recovery of legal costs however such costs are incurred.The SCA's remit covers personal injury and third-party property damage risks and claims relating to certain State authorities including the State itself, Government ministers, the Attorney General, the Health Service Executive, the voluntary healthcare sector, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service, the Defence Forces and community and comprehensive schools. It also manages third-party costs arising from certain Tribunals of Inquiry.RoleSummaryThe Privacy Officer, who will have expertise in data protection and privacy, will work as part of the SCA Privacy Team and be required to assist across all aspects of the SCA privacy work programme.Principal AccountabilitiesThe principal accountabilities associated with the role will include:Assist with maintaining and reviewing data protection governance documentation including privacy quality procedures, data protection policies, process templates, data protection impact assessments and SCA privacy noticesAssist with data subject access requests and section 41 Garda requests and redaction of documents where appropriate.Assist with ad-hoc queries received from internal and external stakeholdersAttend and provide administrative support to privacy related meetings, including the tracking and follow up of actionsLiaising with the operations team to provide the relevant Data Processing Agreement for signingWorking with the operations team regarding relevant supplier related onboarding queriesEnsure that the relevant systems are kept up to datePrepare and deliver privacy training as requested and liaise with the SCA Training ManagerWork with the Risk, Business Process and Compliance Unit, when required and requested regarding privacy matters, process audits and compliance mattersKeeping up to date with recent privacy case law and legislative developments.SkillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to work on own initiative, self-manage and proactively drive tasks to conclusionAbility to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlinesProfessional, discreet, and confidential in approach at all timesKnowledgeThird Level DegreeMinimum of 3 years' experience in a privacy roleKnowledge of Data Protection Legislation, ideally with a DP qualificationStrong IT skills including Microsoft Office suite productsPension AbatementIf an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or in fully accessing any information on this site please email Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hoursAn extensive wellbeing programmeExcellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisationA diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots moreReimbursement of annual professional membership feesCareer average Defined Benefit Pension SchemeThe NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.