At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert data privacy advice and support compliance audits.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within the DCMS, focused on data protection.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a regulated environment with career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence and innovate.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data privacy and work with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of data protection practices and strong decision-making skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Data Protection Officer sits within GRAFT (Finance) and provides Data Privacy advice to all areas of DCMS including ALB’s, relating to new and non day to day activities. Within Ddat the Office of Data Protection (ODPT) resides, the ODPT provides day to day advice on Data Privacy to DCMS, Data Privacy complex matters are sent from the ODPT to the DPO for review and comments. New projects which are not day to day activities are reviewed for Data Privacy requirements by the DPO. The role of the Deputy DPO will enable a strengthening of strategic analysis along with compliance audits to be undertaken.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Act as a point of contact for a number of central workstreams; providing expert advice and guidance on the application of data protection legislation.
- Assisting the DPO in all tasks, including acting as the primary data protection contact in their absence.
- Contribute to help to ensure the application of data protection law and reliance on appropriate legal gateways to data processing, mindful of the potential risks and outcomes associated with such.
- When required, review and advise upon Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Sharing Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding to mitigate privacy risks and advise on potential solutions and changes to processes/policies proposed to aid both their legal and practical application.
- Maintain and revise DCMS data privacy registers.
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key colleagues within DCMS, and other government departments.
- Arranging and completion of data privacy audits, along with the implementation of Onetrust Privacy solution within DCMS, and the upkeep of the department Record of Processing Activity.
Person specification
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience, please note that desirable skills will only be used in the event of tied candidates:
Essential requirements:
- Making Effective Decisions: to demonstrate focus on using technical expertise and data protection knowledge to provide sound, risk based advice.
- Knowledge of data protection practices within complex, regulated environments.
- Experience of influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to resolve complex privacy issues and ensure service delivery.
Desirable skills:
- Experience of interpreting and applying regulatory standards or working within a compliance-led framework.
- Experience of delivering training.
- Knowledge of existing working practices including technical security standards, risk management frameworks, and compliance auditing.
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- How you would improve data privacy within DCMS
- Data privacy information
- Communicating technical complexities
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- How you would improve data privacy within DCMS
Deputy Data Protection Officer in Manchester employer: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
As a Deputy Data Protection Officer at DCMS, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to upholding data privacy standards across government departments. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of data protection. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to meaningful projects that impact public service.
Contact Details:
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Recruitment Team
