National Graduate, Risk & Information Management

Job Title:

National Graduate - Risk & Information Management

Location:

Dublin

Contract Type:

Fixed-term contract - until August 2028.

Salary:

Year 1: €35,617

Year 2: €37,342

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Team across all aspects of the Team’s information management functions which includes:

Data Protection

• Support GDPR compliance and day-to-day data protection activities.
• Assist with data breaches, data protection queries and Data Subject Rights requests.
• Maintain records, reports and compliance documentation.
• Support data the design and delivery of protection training and awareness programmes.

Freedom of Information

• Support the processing of FOI requests in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
• Conduct record searches and coordinate information gathering with business units.
• Maintain FOI records, tracking systems and the Publication Scheme.
• Support FOI training and awareness activities.

General

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Data Protection and FOI Team.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices.

Key Deliverables:

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Data Protection Officer (DPO)/Freedom of Information Officer to:

• Develop and update policies, processes and templates to further enhance data protection across the agency to support its compliance and accountability obligations.
• Ensure GDPR compliance in the procurement activities of the agency.
• Support the development, implementation and delivery of GDPR training and awareness initiatives across the global office network.
• Ensure compliance in the agency’s processing activities, the monitoring of the data protection risk register and all other data protection reference documents.
• Ensure the concepts of privacy by design and privacy by default are considered and implemented into future project planning.
• Assist in processing Freedom of Information requests.
• Assist with the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Monitor external guidance and decisions to determine their impact on the agency's Data Protection and Freedom of Information programmes.

Functional Competencies (Skills, Experience & Qualifications):

• A minimum of a (NFQI Level 8) 2.2 degree in a relevant discipline such as governance, law, business, public administration or government, or a related field is essential.
• Completed your degree between January 2024 and August 2026 is essential.
• Strong skills with Office365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint are essential.
• Some exposure to data protection principles through academic studies, internships, work placements, part-time employment, volunteering or project work is essential.
• An interest in data protection, privacy, information governance, or compliance is essential.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to real-world situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently, including preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across teams.
• Strong work ethic; self-starter & highly motivated.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, prioritise workload, and deliver work within agreed deadlines.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Please note that the interview stages advertised are subject to change.