Data Compliance Officer

Large housing association requires a Data Compliance Officer to ensure the GDPR and Data Protection compliance is achieved.

Responsibilities:

• Investigating and responding to security incidents, data breaches and data protection related complaints.
• Responding to subject access requests, within agreed timelines
• First point of contact for business for advice and assistance on all data protection matters including DPIAs, action plans, data sharing agreements, information asset register etc
• Embedding GDPR compliance by leading and supporting wider business through regular meetings, preparing and delivering training on data protection and GDPR requirements including refresher training and specific training as requested by the business
• Work with the wider business to develop record keeping processes and systems in line with GDPR/Best Practice requirements.
• Advise and assist the business in all data protection matters, including retention schedules, data sharing agreements, PIAs, information asset register etc.
• Work closely with the Information Data Owners to support them in delivering data protection obligations.
• Maintenance of logs and registers

Skills and experience:

• Experience of working in a data protection function.
• Experience of providing reports and internal communications for a range of audiences including senior management
• Able to provide timely and accurate advice and support to wider business and managers about data protection related matters
• Good knowledge of data protection including GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and related legislation e.g., Privacy of electronic communications
• Prioritising work and delivering to tight deadlines
• Excellent organisation and planning
• Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Acrobat

24.40 ph PAYE or 32.27 ph Umbrella