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Lorien

Data Protection Officer - Fife

On site

Fife, United kingdom

£ 250 /day

Freelance

06-03-2026

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Leadership Decision-making

Job Specifications

Data Protection Officer - Fife - 6 month contract - £250 per day via umbrella
We're working with a public sector organisation in Fife to recruit an experienced Data Protection Officer to provide strategic leadership, expert advice and robust assurance across data protection and information governance.
This is a high-impact role supporting senior leadership and Board-level decision-making, with a strong focus on ethical, transparent and compliant use of data within a complex, regulated environment.Key Responsibilities

Provide independent, expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance legislation
Offer strategic challenge and assurance on data protection risks, digital programmes and major transformation initiatives
Strengthen governance by embedding data ethics, transparency and public trust into decision-making
Support oversight of information sharing, security governance and data-driven service development
Act as a champion for the rights of individuals, promoting a strong culture of accountability and integrityAbout You

Significant experience in a senior data protection or information governance role
Confident advising at senior leadership/Board level
Strong knowledge of UK data protection legislation and regulatory best practice
Comfortable operating in large, complex or regulated environments
Able to provide clear, pragmatic guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more