About the assignment
You're the linchpin between policy, execution, and data protection at a multi-council public sector organisation. You design and embed privacy controls into existing processes and systems, making measurable impact at local government level.
You advise colleagues and elected officials on lawful data handling, monitor GDPR compliance, and lead improvement initiatives. Close collaboration with legal, IT, and process teams is essential—as is strengthening privacy awareness across all councils.
Your responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies aligned with GDPR and national data protection law
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk analyses for new projects and systems
- Monitor compliance with AVG and relevant legislation; identify gaps and recommend remediation
- Advise leadership, council members, and colleagues on lawful processing of sensitive data
- Design and embed privacy controls into organisational workflows and IT systems
- Lead data governance and privacy improvement projects to completion
- Build privacy awareness across the organisation and partner municipalities
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- Demonstrated experience as Privacy Officer or equivalent role
- Deep knowledge of GDPR, Dutch data protection law, and DPIA execution
- HBO/WO degree (preferably Law, Public Administration, or Information Management)
- Strong advisory and communication skills; ability to explain complex privacy issues to non-technical stakeholders
- Analytical, structured approach: you identify risks, design controls, and drive implementation
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in public sector or municipal organisations
- CIPP/E or CIPM certification
- Familiarity with privacy tools (OneTrust, TrustArc, Collibra)
- Background in AI compliance or emerging privacy regulations
What we offer
- Structural role (32–36 hours/week) with genuine impact on local government privacy maturity
- Work across multiple councils with diverse stakeholders and projects
- Support for privacy certifications if you don't yet hold them
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
MVPartners
Location
Roermond
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Medior
Industry
overheid
Posted
15 June 2026
Job ID
55315
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com