Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) – ref 20449
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27.29 to £35 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | Harlow, South East, CM20 1WG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP212542CT1757-20449-02102025 |
Summary
Legal compliance officer needed in Harlow
The rate is £27.29ph PAYE
This is a temporary role
The reference number is: 20449
Job Purpose:
To support the Legal Services department with statutory and organisational compliance through the provision of general and specialised activities across all areas of the Service.
The Role:
- To have responsibility for managing requests for information received under FOIA and EIR and to respond on behalf of the Council to all hybrid FOIA requests, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
- To have responsibility for responding to personal data requests (Subject Access Requests) made under DPA 2018 and GDPR, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
- To take the lead on managing and responding to internal and third-party personal data sharing requests under DPA 2018 and GDPR, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
- To be responsible for undertaking processes and requirements for compliance with and reaccreditation of the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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