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We are recruiting a Data Protection Officer to take on a critical governance and assurance role at a time of significant delivery pressure. This is a permanent vacancy, though we may be open to a fixed-term or temp-to-perm arrangement for the right candidate. The role exists to ensure the organisation continues to meet its statutory obligations around data protection, information rights and information sharing, while providing confident, proportionate advice to senior stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the primary point of contact with the Information Commissioner’s Office
Oversee data breaches
Sign off disclosures
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and professional practice
Provide strategic and practical advice across the organisation
Support project teams with privacy impact assessments
Maintain robust disclosure processes
Ensure staff are appropriately trained and supported
Line management responsibility for an information disclosure team
Regular engagement with internal and external partners
Requirements:
A recognised professional Data Protection (and/or FOI) qualification
The confidence to act as an organisational authority on data protection matters
Experience working in a highly confidential, regulated environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders
Nice to have:
Public sector experience, particularly policing, local government, NHS, central government or the charity sector
Exposure to structured governance, learning and compliance frameworks
Experience supporting or delivering DPIAs / privacy impact assessments