Data Protection Officer - Fife - 6 month contract - £250 per day via umbrella
We're working with a public sector organisation in Fife to recruit an experienced Data Protection Officer to provide strategic leadership, expert advice and robust assurance across data protection and information governance.
This is a high-impact role supporting senior leadership and Board-level decision-making, with a strong focus on ethical, transparent and compliant use of data within a complex, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide independent, expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance legislation
* Offer strategic challenge and assurance on data protection risks, digital programmes and major transformation initiatives
* Strengthen governance by embedding data ethics, transparency and public trust into decision-making
* Support oversight of information sharing, security governance and data-driven service development
* Act as a champion for the rights of individuals, promoting a strong culture of accountability and integrity
About You
* Significant experience in a senior data protection or information governance role
* Confident advising at senior leadership/Board level
* Strong knowledge of UK data protection legislation and regulatory best practice
* Comfortable operating in large, complex or regulated environments
* Able to provide clear, pragmatic guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.