Data Protection Officer
Location
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Job Type
Full-time
Category
legal
Posted
June 17, 2026
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.
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.