Data Protection Adviser in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overview

In this role, you will advise DVSA on compliance with privacy legislation, in particular the Data Protection Act 2018, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data privacy legislation and ensure that relevant policy and procedure is in place and implemented to enable compliance. This includes internally within DVSA and externally, for example within our supply chain or other organisations through data protection clauses within contracts and data sharing agreements. You will also ensure that DVSA’s staff are well informed about the requirements of data protection law and in conjunction with other team members ensure that staff have an understanding of the law and other relevant legislation, requirements and guidance. To promote best practice in the handling and use of personal data within DVSA.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options that encourage a great work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to information asset owners on carrying out data protection impact assessments, approving the data protection compliance check and making risk based recommendations.
• Assist information asset owners on the creation of privacy notices and data sharing agreements to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Respond to rights requests and Freedom of Information internal reviews.
• Manage any data protection incidents – assess impact to individuals and notify relevant parties.
• Provide data protection advice and guidance to all parts of DVSA, external organisations and the supply chain.
• Support Commercial colleagues and Contract Managers in ensuring data protection clauses are embedded within contracts.
• Provide training and guidance on data protection law to DVSA colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Manage data protection compliance throughout DVSA by carrying out assessments against the Information Commissioner's Accountability Framework.
• Work with Traffic Commissioners and others to ensure data protection compliance taking into account the data controller–data processor relationship.
• Support line managers in their development to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

EEO and Diversity

Disability Confident Employer – This role is open to all applicants. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.