Administrative Officer, Data Protection/ Freedom of Information Office

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.

Administrative Officer 1 (2026) Salary Scale: €60,410 – €86,192 p.a. (9 points)

Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions.

Closing Date:

23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, 11th October 2026

Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer

The position is subject to the Statutes of the University