Deputy Data Protection Officer (Senior Information Governance Officer) in Thatcham

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Data Protection Officer to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 - £38,791 per annum.

About us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.

The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.

RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Deputy Data Protection Officer to join our Information Governance team.

The role

To support the Information Governance Manager (Data Protection Officer) in developing and upholding a robust information access regime and local land charge’s function, serving as a champion of the council’s ethos of openness, transparency and accountability.

To support the Data Protection Officer in developing a legally compliant data protection framework and overseeing the organisation and its partners’ overall compliance with data protection law, identifying deficiencies in procedures and making recommendations to ensure better compliance.

To assist the Data Protection Officer in the formulation and delivery of a bespoke data protection legal service to the organisation’s schools and academies.

Your role will involve

• To be responsible for promoting high standards of information governance compliance and related disciplines within the DPO Team, records management, retention & disposal, data protection requests and subject access requests.
• To give due regard for individuals’ rights to privacy and expectations of confidentiality, along with the overarching council objectives of openness, transparency and accountability.
• To manage the council’s information access regimes and the processing of requests for information by monitoring and responding to information request progress to ensure that statutory deadlines are met.

Ensure timely escalation of concerns if request responses are likely to miss deadlines.

• To provide high quality and robust Freedom of Information and subject access request advice and legal services to the schools and academies using the data protection service.
• To work alongside the Information Governance Manager (Data Protection Officer) to develop and drive forward the Council’s Information Governance agenda; to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and good practice and to protect information held by the Council.
• To liaise and work with senior management across the Council to ensure IG standards are complied with, regularly updated and reflect good practice.

To advise services on compliance with responses to requests for information to ensure the Council meets it statutory responsibilities.

• To provide advice to elected members and colleagues at all levels regarding their obligations to respond to information requests within target timescales and in accordance with prevailing legislation.
• To keep abreast of developments affecting the Information Governance service to ensure that the provision of the service complies with current legislation and best practice.
• To manage the initial review process for Data protection Impact Assessments and Privacy Notices.
• To manage the initial review on working abroad requests.
• To deliver training to internal colleagues, elected members and external contacts on Information Governance policies and procedures.
• To liaise with council departments to respond to subject access requests to complete the necessary redactions.
• To deputise for the Data Protection Officer as required.

What we are looking for

• BCS Practitioner certificate in data protection or equivalent
• Demonstrate previous experience working in a data protection role
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR
• Excellent communication skills

What we offer

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Amy Pocknee (Information Governance Manager) amy. pocknee@RBWM. gov. uk

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.

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