Administrative Officer (Permanent), Data Protection / Freedom of Information Office, Maynooth University

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. 

The University’s Data Protection and Freedom of Information Office is legally responsible for ensuring that the University is compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Data Protection legislation and Freedom of Information legislation. The Office sits within the Governance Directorate and acts as a champion for Data Protection compliance and create awareness and knowledge across the University. The Office is responsible for assisting staff, students and members of the public in exercising their rights under the legislation. 

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Officer, Data Protection/ Freedom of Information Office. Reporting to the DPO/FOI Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out required tasks to ensure compliance throughout the University with relevant legislation and supporting the functions that are legally required of the DP/FOI Office.