Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in Essex who are seeking a Legal Compliance Officer on a part-time basis with expertise in Data Protection and Information Governance to join their team on a temporary part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, FOIA, and EIR to make an impact within a busy legal services department. ROLE Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) LOCATION: Essex CONTRACT: 6 months, 22.5 hours per week (3 days) RATE: £35ph umbrella / £31.45ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £28.06ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay Please note that this role would require on-side attendance. About the Role - The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the council meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities. You will manage information requests, support compliance processes, and uphold high standards of practice in line with Lexcel accreditation. Key Responsibilities: Handle and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, ensuring timely and acc...