Data Protection Officer – Fife
Job Description
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
