Deputy Data Protection Officer (Research)

About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction Post Summary The Deputy Data Protection Officer (Research) will deputize to the College DPO (Research). The role of DPO is designated under GDPR on the basis of professional qualities and, in particular, expert knowledge of data protection law and practices and the ability to fulfil the tasks referred to in Article 39 GDPR. The Deputy DPO role is key to ensuring the College can comply with its obligations relating to data protection and will provide support, and guidance to the research community (staff and students) within Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin. Post status: Permanent Hours of Post: 35 hours per week Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€68,181 - €88,201 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie) How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1 x A4 page maximum) that specifically address the following: Illustrate, through past examples, the ways in which their experience in their career to-date makes them a suitable candidate for this role. Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Interviews for this role are expected to take place in January 2025. Please see the Job Description below for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Evelyn Fox, Data Protection Officer, Research at E: evelyn.fox@tcd.ie Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:recruit@tcd.ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.