At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data protection compliance and provide expert advice across the Council.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Council committed to data protection excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to influence data practices across various services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in data governance while shaping policies that protect personal information.
- Qualifications: Experience in data protection and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client is looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer – IT. 2 days in office and 2 days remote.
The post holder will be the Council Officer responsible for overseeing data protection compliance within the Council. The post holder will be key to moving forward the Council’s data protection and information governance agenda. The post holder will report to senior management on data breaches and will be the point of contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direction, support and advice to the Council, its senior management team and all teams across the Council’s services in relation to their data protection obligations.
- Provide leadership across the council on data protection compliance.
- Take the lead in providing expert data protection advice to Council officers and Councillors relating to all aspects of data protection.
- Provide expert advice and input regarding the drafting and sign off of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
- Have oversight of the progress and status of DPIAs prepared by the council.
- Cooperate with the Information Commissioner’s Office in all matters relating to information governance; investigate regulatory complaints in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Act as the principal contact point for the Information Commissioner’s Office on issues relating to data processing.
- Promote data protection compliance and best practice by setting and maintaining standards and procedures.
- Advise on all elements of collecting and processing personal data and on the requirements and implications of data protection legislation.
- Draft privacy notices and any other data protection documentation to ensure individuals are aware of our intentions to process their data.
- Investigate and report on any processing, blocking, erasure, destruction and the right to be forgotten notices issued by individuals.
- Participate in data protection audits and reviews across all Council services that are processing personal data.
- Investigate breaches and incidents of data protection, establishing any potential weaknesses in Council policies.
- Formally report all compliance issues relating to information governance to the Corporate Head of Law and Governance (SIRO) and senior management.
- Provide advice and assist with all data protection queries relating to projects, programmes and data sharing initiatives.
- Report on data protection matters to the highest management level within the Council.
- Deal with internal data protection queries from colleagues across the Council.
- Support corporate projects across the Council and be an active member of associated project groups.
- Develop and provide staff data protection training at appropriate intervals during each year.
- Lead the Information Governance Group and ensure actions are attributed to specific officers.
- Work with external partners and organisations on data sharing initiatives and agreements.
- Draft policies, procedures and documentation relating to data protection and information governance matters.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be shortlisted, Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
Data Protection Officer – It in Addlestone employer: Colbern Limited
Colbern Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee development. Located in Barnet, the company provides competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within the public sector, ensuring that employees can make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
