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Data Protection, Legal and Governance Officer
National College of Art & Design —Dublin, County Dublin
- €30,608.50–€39,791.50 a year
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- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Legal Executive
Keoghs —Dublin, County Dublin
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- Communication skills
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Compliance Officer
National Gallery of Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €38,803–€44,030 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
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Executive Assistant (Perm) - Commercial (Pensions)
Arthur Cox —DUBLIN 2, County Dublin
- Full-time
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Skillnet Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
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Case Management Worker - Own Door, Dublin
Depaul —Dublin, County Dublin
- €39,872.09 a year
- Monday to Friday
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- Annual leave
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Head of Legal and Economics
ComReg —North Wall, County Dublin
- €110,955.62–€137,585.58 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
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- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Policy & Office Administrator
Depaul —Dublin, County Dublin
- €27,480.80 a year
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- Annual leave
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Cyber Advisory BRS – Data Protection Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
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Project Communications Officer
AtkinsRéalis —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Monitoring and Performance Assessment Manager (SEO Grade)
Irish Medical Council —Dublin, County Dublin
- €60,029 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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HR Manager
Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health . —Dublin, County Dublin
- €60,169–€87,159 a year
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Human resources
- Annual leave
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CEO Office Manager
ALONE —Dublin, County Dublin
- Hybrid work
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- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Sick pay
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Social/Behavioural Science Technologist
Teagasc —DUBLIN 15, County Dublin
- €42,921–€81,218 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Project management
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076.EI.26E - Finance Divisional Manager
Enterprise Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €171,517 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Accounting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Senior Legal Counsel - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Sky —Dublin, County Dublin
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
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Bids Coordinator
Byrne Wallace Shields —DUBLIN 2, County Dublin
- Full-time
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Intensive Case Manager - Housing First
Depaul —Dublin, County Dublin
- €39.87 an hour
- Holidays
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- Annual leave
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Public Procurement Law Associate
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP —Dublin, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Associate - Litigation & Regulation
Byrne Wallace Shields —DUBLIN 2, County Dublin
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
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Data Protection, Legal and Governance Officer

National College of Art & Design
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

Permanent
€30,608.50–€39,791.50 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Law
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
SharePoint

Full job description

Data Protection, Legal and Governance Officer

School/Unit: Corporate Services

Post Title: Data Protection/Legal/Governance Officer

Post Duration: 0.5 (FTE) - Permanent contract

Grade: Grade VII

Reports to: Head of Corporate Services/Registrar

Salary: NCAD Grade VII Salary Scale (61,217- 79,583 *per annum) - 30,608.50 - 39,791.50 (Pro-Rata) *Candidates should note that as per Department of Finance guidelines, entry will be at the first point of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.

Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 14.5 working days per annum. This leave is exclusive of public holidays.

Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be 17.5 hours per week (net of rest breaks).

Location: This position is based at NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin

Role Purpose:

The Data Protection/Legal/Governance Officer (Grade VII, 0.5 FTE) will lead the College's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 19882018, while providing practical guidance on the College's wider legal and regulatory obligations. The post holder will act as the primary point of contact for data protection matters, maintaining records of processing activities, managing data subject access requests and breach responses and embedding privacy by design across academic and corporate services and will additionally advise on matters including Freedom of Information, contracts and agreements, procurement compliance, and statutory obligations under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016. Given the part-time nature of the role, the post holder will prioritise matters of greatest legal and regulatory risk, ensuring day-to-day queries are addressed efficiently while identifying early those issues requiring escalation to external legal advisors, for whom they will prepare instructions and act as the College's liaison. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, the role combines regulatory expertise with sound judgement and pragmatic prioritisation, supporting the College in meeting its statutory obligations within a focused, half-time commitment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Protection / GDPR Administration

Act as first point of contact for day-to-day GDPR queries from staff, students and external parties, escalating complex matters as needed
Manage the College's Subject Access Request (SAR) process end-to-end, including logging, coordination of searches, redaction, and response drafting within statutory timelines
Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), data processing agreements, and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Support investigation and reporting of data breaches/incidents, including liaison with the Data Protection Commission where required
Draft and maintain GDPR-related policies (retention schedules, privacy notices, data sharing agreements)
Coordinate staff GDPR training and awareness initiatives
Support the College's designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) function, whether in-house or outsourced

General Governance/Security Support

Provide support to the Governing Body,
Assist with the maintenance of registers of interest, related party transactions, and conflict of interest declarations
Support internal and external audit processes relevant to governance and compliance
Track implementation of governance-related audit recommendations
Undertake any other such appropriate duties, which may be assigned from time to time by their Line Manager

Access Controls / Freedom of Information & AIE

Administer the College's Freedom of Information (FOI) and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) request processes, including logging, coordination of searches, decision drafting, and statutory deadline management
Liaise with the Office of the Information Commissioner on appeals/reviews as required
Maintain FOI publication scheme and proactive disclosure logs
Advise on management practices that support timely and accurate responses to access requests
Undertake any other such appropriate duties, which may be assigned from time to time by their Line Manager

General Legal Support

Provide first-line support on routine legal and contractual matters (leases, procurement contracts, MOUs, licensing agreements), escalating to external solicitors or the Head of Corporate Services & Registrar as appropriate
Support statutory compliance monitoring (NCAD Act obligations, Charities Regulator filings where relevant, safeguarding/vetting legislative requirements)
Assist with legal correspondence
Support policy development across the compliance landscape (child protection/safeguarding, procurement compliance, whistleblowing/Protected Disclosures)
Undertake any other such appropriate duties, which may be assigned from time to time by their Line Manager

Selection Criteria

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

Minimum 23 years' relevant experience in a governance, compliance, data protection, or legal support role
Strong working knowledge of GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018, FOI Act 2014, and Irish public-sector governance requirements
Excellent drafting skills policies, correspondence, board papers
High level of discretion, judgement and confidentiality
Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple statutory deadlines concurrently
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint/records systems)

Desirable Criteria

Experience working within the Higher Education (HEI) sector, particularly with awareness of HEA governance frameworks, the Code of Governance for State Bodies or equivalent statutory instruments

Qualification in Law; professional legal qualification (solicitor/barrister, qualified or part-qualified) an advantage

Experience in or affinity with an Art and Design college / creative education environment, and sensitivity to studio-based, practice-led academic culture

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or similar data protection qualification

Company Secretarial or governance-specific training (e.g. ICSA/CGI)

Familiarity with Charities Regulator obligations and public-sector procurement rules

Please note that a panel may be formed for this position

Closing Date: 3rd August 2026

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