About the role
The CCPC is seeking to recruit a Data Regulation Executive, at Executive Officer Grade (EO) to join the Data Regulation Unit in the DDR division. As a Data Regulation Executive, you will report to a Data Regulation Manager within the Data Regulation Unit.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the Data Regulation Unit, primarily responsible for:
a) supporting the Data Regulation Manager in delivering on the registration and notification processes required under the EU Data Governance Act;
b) assisting in the supervision and monitoring activities of the DDR division; and
c) engaging with key stakeholders such as data entities, law firms and with other authorities operating at national, EU and international level.
The Data Regulation Executive will also assist in establishing new CCPC processes under the EU Data Act.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the Data Regulation Manager on the notification process for Data Intermediation Service Providers (DISPs) and the registration process for Data Altruism Organisations (DAOs) as set out under the Data Governance Act.
• Engage regularly with data entities and stakeholders in relation to the notification, compliance, and monitoring processes.
• Assist in the process to update the European Commission on notified DISPs and registered DAOs.
• Assist in the monitoring and supervision of registered entities for compliance with the Data Governance Act.
• Support the review and processing of any complaints received regarding entities regulated under the Data Governance Act and the Data Act.
• Assist in digital and data regulation investigations and enforcement activities across the DDR Division as an Authorised Officer of the CCPC.
• Assist the Data Regulation Manager with requests from competent authorities across the EU for assistance in data regulation.
• Undertake administrative tasks for the Data Regulation Unit such as reporting functions for the DDR Division, preparation of reports for publication, and relevant engagement with the Communications Division on publication activities.
• Conduct any other additional tasks, including cross-divisional teamwork, to deliver the business objectives of the DDR Division and the CCPC.
Essential skills
• Relevant degree and/or profession qualification in law, business, regulation, compliance, social science, computer science, or economics or other relevant discipline.
• At least 1 year of comparable professional experience in a regulatory environment and/or an operations role in a private sector or public sector organisation. This could include working on notification processes; compliance processes; operations processes; complaint handling and any other relevant regulatory processes.
• Ability to plan and prioritise your work to meet process and reporting deadlines, and balance multiple competing priorities.
• Effective team-working and collaboration skills used to deliver results.
• Demonstrable communication skills and ability to maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated high standard in ICT skills, particularly in the application of MS Office.
Desirable skills
• Relevant experience of implementation and/or knowledge of Irish and/or European legislation and policies, preferably those that concern digital, data, telecoms, or consumer protection legislation.
• Experience of working in Government agencies and/or in an international environment/network.
• Experience working in data management or data governance.
• Knowledge and experience of best practice in case management, operations, or user experience.
Application process
To apply for this role using the link on the CCPC careers page, please submit an up-to-date CV. and cover letter. The CV should be no longer than two pages and the cover letter should not exceed 800 words. Your cover letter should specifically highlight your relevant experience and suitability for the role, with particular reference to how you fulfil the essential criteria. Applicants should note that canvassing will result in your exclusion from the process.
Closes at 12 noon on Tuesday, 18th March