Data Protection Officer (DPO) 📍 Dagenham (Hybrid - 3 days office-based) 💼 Full-Time, Permanent 💰 £44,000 - £48,000 (Public Sector) The Opportunity We're working with a respected public-sector organisation seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead and strengthen their data protection and information governance framework. This is a key role where you'll act as the organisation's trusted advisor on all data protection matters-providing practical, hands-on guidance and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The Role As the DPO, you'll play a central role in supporting the organisation to confidently manage data risks, make informed decisions, and maintain public trust. You will: Advise on data protection queries, information disclosure, and ICO-related risks Provide clear guidance on what information can and cannot be shared Review and enhance existing data protection processes, identifying any gaps Support with information governance, including access to records, complaints, and contractual data matters Help shape the organisation's understanding of data protection workload and ongoing support needs Act as a key point of contact for regulators including the ICO Deliver pragmatic, easily understood advice to managers and internal teams Oversee Subject Access Requests (SARs) and data-related complaints Promote a stron...