Data Protection Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Dublin South/Wicklow

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Cyber Security

  • Industry

    Construction

  • Pay

    €DOE
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Data Protection Manager | Perm | Dublin 24 | Onsite | €DOE

Overview:

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Manager to lead a comprehensive data protection programme and ensure compliance with global privacy regulations. This role involves developing and implementing policies, managing risk, and acting as the primary point of contact for all data protection matters across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee data protection policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
  • Act as the main contact for regulators and internal stakeholders on privacy matters.
  • Manage Data Subject Rights requests (access, rectification, erasure).
  • Lead DPIAs, LIAs, and embed privacy by design and default in projects.
  • Maintain and update Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
  • Oversee data breach investigations, reporting, and regulatory communication.
  • Deliver training and awareness programmes to promote a strong culture of compliance.
  • Monitor emerging data protection and AI regulatory developments and advise on requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT, HR, Legal, and other teams to integrate data protection into operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are highly desirable.
  • Degree in law, business, IT, compliance, or related field preferred.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organisational ability with attention to detail.
  • Experience delivering compliance or data protection training.
  • Familiarity with IT security and risk frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) advantageous.

What to do now?
Apply directly or email an updated CV over to me - Alice.barry@hays.com

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Located in Hays Recruitment, Dublin, 26/27a Grafton Street, Dublin, Telephone: 015710019
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