Senior Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) Temporary Contract Belfast Public Sector Main purpose of job: R esponsible to the Records Manager, who is the council’s Data Protection Officer, for: the coordination of the council's compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other access-to-information legislation and associated projects; effectively managing, in a timely and efficient manner, a process of identifying and responding to all subject access requests received by Belfast City Council; advising directors and other council officers on all aspects of complying with the relevant data protection legislation; training and communication to elected members and all council staff on their duties in relation to data protection issues; Maintaining awareness of and expertise in developments relating to data protection and updating as appropriate the related corporate policies and procedures, and assisting with the review of new legislation and advising on the potential impact on the organisation’s compliance with data protection and other information governance legislation. Summary of responsibilities and personal duties Provide expert advice on the promotion of data protection compliance and best practice in setting and maintaining standards and procedures across the organisation, liaising with colleagues across the council involved in access to information issues. Draft, review and update guidance for staff on data protection and related matters and communicate all data protection-related information to staff as required. Draft, review and update public guidance on data protection and related matters, including how the council uses personal data and how to make a subject access request. Analyse and define training needs in relation to data protection and to design and deliver appropriate, up to date training for all Council staff including temporary assignees and elected members. Assist in the completion of the council’s Data Protection Registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office. Assist with the provision of adequate privacy notices on all paper or electronic documents and other methods used to gather personal data by the council. Assist with the preparation of the council’s responses to all subject access requests for information under the Data Protection Act and, or the GDPR, ensuring that identification is checked, and adequate information obtained from applicants regarding their request. Provide advice on sensitive, high profile and, or complex data protection issues referred to the team via individual services or directors. Manage and maintain the corporate personal data register and associated corporate processes. Provide advice and guidance to staff on the internal and external disclosure and sharing of personal data. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE Employee specification Essential criteria Qualification and, or experience Applicants must, as at the closing date: have a third level qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualification; and be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant work experience in each of the following three areas: or be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least two years’ relevant work experience in each of the following three areas: providing expert advice to senior managers and staff on all aspects of data protection compliance and best practice; designing and delivering training for senior managers and staff in relation to their duties regarding data protection issues; and developing, reviewing and updating corporate policies and supporting guidance documentation for both staff and members of the public on data protection and related matters. Full Job description available Other Information: Target start date: 22 June 2026 closing Date: 15 June 2026 Location: Belfast City Centre Hours of Work: 37 per week 3 days in office 2 remotely Rate of pay: £23.37 per hour plus accured holiday pay If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on 02890 421047 or 07812 017416 to speak to one of our consultants. The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.