Interim Data Protection Officer

Interim Data Protection and Policy Officer Location: Orpington/ South East Salary: £350 - £400 a day IR35: Inside of IR35 Contract: 6 months Organisation: Charitable Organisation The Role As the charities Data Protection and Policy Officer, you will be the organisation s appointed DPO, taking the lead on all aspects of compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. You ll make sure privacy is built into everything they do, while also supporting the business to respond effectively to regulatory and policy changes. This role is an independent / standalone position so we''re looking for someone that can confidently govern an organisations data policies and processes with a positive, approachable style. If you have experience working within Housing or a similar Public Sector setting in an independent / lead position I would love to hear from you. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the organisations Data Protection Officer, meeting all statutory obligations under UK GDPR. Developing and reviewing data protection documentation, including policies, privacy notices, data sharing agreements, and DPIAs. Leading on subject access requests, data breaches, and ICO engagement, ensuring we stay compliant and mitigate risks. Providing expert advice, training, and updates to staff on data protection matters. Supporting teams across the organisation to ensure processes and systems comply with legislation. Responding to government consultations and advising on the potential ..... full job details .....