Job description
Job title: Data Protection Officer
Name of Company: Data Protection Training and Auditing Services
Location: Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan
Essential requirement:
This post is for Monday to Friday, In-office in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Hybrid working may be considered after a 6-month probationary period. Travel to client’s premises will be required (2-3 days a month approx.). Please address how you are going to meet these requirements in your cover letter. Candidates that fail to address these requirements will not be considered for this position.
Full Job Description
Our company provides Data Protection compliance and support services with: Integrity; Professionalism; and Expert Knowledge, to a range of Governmental and commercial clients (across Ireland). Due to our continuing growth, Data Protection Training and Auditing Services Ltd. is looking to recruit a Data Protection Officer to join our team. This post is specifically for an individual that has Data Protection training and experience.
Job type: Permanent, Full-time position (number of hours per week may be negotiable).
Pay: €41,600 - €52,000 per year depending on training and experience
Responsibilities include:
- Draft and prepare, in a legal format, data protection related documentation, policies and correspondence.
- Assist with matters relating to the compliance of Data Protection regimes for our clients.
- Liaise with clients, other data protection officers and institutions
- Prepare responses to clients that may arise from specific data protection related queries
- Conduct initial and annual data protection assessments/reviews which includes identifying compliance gaps while developing implementation timelines and program priorities
- Undertake DPIAs, LIAs and other risk assessments
- Develop and maintain required data protection related documentation
Required Qualifications and Experience:
· CDPO designation from Compliance institute (or equivalent) or IAPP Certifications (CIPM / CIPT / CIPP/E) or other related professional qualifications.
· Proven data protection experience.
- Expert knowledge of Data Protection law
- Have a recognised qualification not less than Level 6 on the National Vocational Qualifications Framework, or recognised equivalent, or a postgraduate degree not less than Level 9 on the National Vocational Qualifications Framework, or recognised equivalent
- Have a valid work permit or visa
- Capable and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working on his or her own initiative and can deliver to deadlines.
- Excellent communication, customer service, teamworking and relationship-building skills
- Excellent multitasking and organisational skills.
Benefits
- Attractive terms and conditions with opportunity and encouragement for advancement and further training.
- A happy and caring work environment with a committed and supportive team.
- Varied, challenging and rewarding workload.
- Free parking onsite.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by the 31st of August 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €41,600.00-€52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Monaghan Road, Castleblayney, CO. Monaghan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Leaving Certificate (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- IAPP (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: Job title: Data Protection Officer
