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If you're passionate about data, transparency and ensuring information is handled with integrity, this is a great opportunity to join us as a Data Protection Practitioner. You'll help the Council meet its statutory duties across Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations, playing a vital role in protecting the public's trust and supporting high‑quality decision‑making across the organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Acting as an experienced Data Protection practitioner, managing complex and sensitive casework with minimal supervision
Leading the end‑to‑end handling of Subject Access Requests (SARs), including complex and sensitive cases, ensuring lawful decision‑making and compliance with statutory deadlines
Locating, retrieving and reviewing information held across multiple systems to support SARs and other casework
Investigating and managing data protection breaches, including fact‑finding, risk assessment, mitigation actions and drafting clear outcomes and correspondence
Confidently applying UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 rights, exemptions and restrictions
Providing practical, proportionate data protection advice to services on issues such as lawful basis, data sharing, retention, transparency and individual rights
Supporting and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), offering constructive challenge and guidance where appropriate
Drafting, reviewing or advising on data sharing agreements and information‑sharing arrangements
Providing data protection advice in relation to contracts and suppliers, including the use of appropriate contractual clauses
Managing FOI and EIR casework when required to support the FOI team
Preparing clear written responses, reports and case summaries suitable for audit, escalation or ICO scrutiny
Using iCasework to manage, analyse and record data protection casework accurately and defensibly
Confidently using operational and case management systems and SharePoint to locate, retrieve, download, review, combine and convert information held across service areas to support SARs, breach investigations and other data protection work
Creating, combining and redacting documents, including producing clear and accurate PDF disclosures
Contributing to data protection training, guidance, templates, internal communications and awareness materials
Requirements:
Significant hands‑on experience working in data protection or a closely related information governance role
Strong practical knowledge of UK GDPR and core data protection principles
Proven experience of managing Subject Access Requests, including complex or sensitive cases
Experience investigating and responding to data protection breaches
Experience delivering data protection training, briefings or awareness activity, or the confidence to develop and deliver this effectively
Strong technical skills, with the ability to locate, retrieve and manage information across multiple systems accurately and securely
Experience using case management systems, such as iCasework, to manage statutory casework and maintain defensible records
Confidence working with digital documents, including combining files, creating PDFs and applying accurate redactions
A working knowledge of SharePoint or similar document management systems
Knowledge or experience of FOI and EIR legislation is desirable
NVQ Level 3 / HNC (or equivalent) as a minimum
The ability to converse effectively with the public in spoken English
A full driving licence is desirable but not essential
Nice to have:
Knowledge or experience of FOI and EIR legislation
A full driving licence
What we offer:
Fair and inclusive culture
Chance to really make a difference to those around you
Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
Unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
Ongoing support and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events