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SalaryData Protection Coordinator
Job Role:
The role of Data Protection Coordinator is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across Forces Employment Charity as part of the Compliance Team. The role will be to oversee and advise on data privacy and protection procedures. This role will utilise systems and communication with colleagues at all levels to effectively monitor, track, and report risks, incidents, and compliance.
The Data Protection Coordinator will advise on compliance with the relevant legislative requirements in the UK and Ireland, including, but not limited to, those of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, the Digital Economy Act, and the ePrivacy Regulations.
The Data Protection Coordinator also oversees data privacy and data protection procedures and guidance notes to ensure adherence to these policies by working collaboratively.
This is a Full-time 35 hours per week, home based role with frequent travel throughout the UK. This role is of a salary range between £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Support all projects of work from inception to ensure that data protection is addressed and embedded by default and in the design of all information processes and systems.
- Gather, maintain, and own a record of all ROPAs, DPIAs, Data Retention Schedules, Data Incidents, Subject Requests and ISAs, ensuring all are regularly updated.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews across the organisation to maintain compliance with Data Protection Regulations.
- Ensure responses to all Data Subject Requests within the required timeframe are completed.
- Investigate and manage Data Protection Incidents and Breaches, ensuring corrective actions are implemented, root cause analysis is completed, identified improvement opportunities are implemented, and reporting of incidents to interested parties, including the ICO, is completed.
- Advise on and identify data protection risks relating to all projects proposed or undertaken by the business, including but not confined to risks around supplier relationships, transfer of data to third parties and the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Oversee the management and maintenance of all Data Protection related policies, guidelines, and materials.
- Liaise with the IT and Information Security teams, providing Data Protection advice and input.
- Ensure the completion and submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit where required.
- Assist with implementing, complying, and managing a Data Privacy Framework.
- Attend team meetings nationwide to train, advise and support colleagues with their working practices in a data privacy-first framework.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
- Holds a certificate in GDPR foundations and practitioner (in date)
- Experience in a Data Protection role or significant exposure to Data Protection Processes
- In-depth understanding of General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information, and ePrivacy Regulations
- Good knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for service delivery in justice, employability, education, apprenticeships and social enterprise
- Experience in drafting and applying data protection principles and ensuring compliance with Data Protection regulations when preparing data sharing agreements and notices.
- Experience in responding to and managing Subject Access Requests
- Produce excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience in providing supportive, concise feedback to staff and key stakeholders
- Be a self-starter with drive, ambition and investigative skills. Be aware of delicate and sensitive areas of confidentiality
- Demonstrate outstanding integrity and interpersonal skills and behaviours and confidently deal with a wide range of people
- Be able to work on your own with initiative and maturity but also able to work as a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Have proficient IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Be able to travel nationwide as required to meet with key stakeholders and participate in operational team training.
Desirable Competencies:
- Experience applying data management and protection principles in justice, employability, education, apprenticeships, and social enterprise.
- Relevant Data Protection Qualification (ISEB / PDP / CIPPE / CIPM)
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply please submit a cover letter and CV by midnight at 12:00 AM by 12 April 2024.
