Data Compliance Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Senior Data Compliance Officer to join our Registration and Data Compliance Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under data protection, freedom of information and information rights legislation, while helping to shape the future of information governance across the organisation.,

• As Senior Data Compliance Officer, you will lead on a diverse and challenging portfolio of work, including:
• Managing and overseeing Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Request (SAR) processes. Investigating and managing data breaches across the Council.
• Providing expert advice on GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 compliance, data sharing agreements, privacy notices and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Supporting governance arrangements relating to emerging technologies, including AI-related privacy risks and automated decision-making.
• Preparing responses to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Conducting investigations and producing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Supporting and developing junior members of the team.
• Delivering training and promoting best practice in information governance across the organisation.
• Working closely with senior leaders, elected members, partner organisations and external stakeholders., When preparing your supporting statement, please ensure you demonstrate how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

We're looking for a confident and experienced professional who can combine technical expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have:
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional qualifications in Data Protection, Information Rights or Investigations (desirable).
• Significant experience of working within Information Governance and Data Protection.
• A strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, Freedom of Information legislation and wider Information Governance principles.
• Experience of conducting investigations and managing complex cases. Experience of advising senior managers and stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• The ability to explain complex legislation to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of supervising staff and allocating workloads. A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality public services., This is an opportunity to work at the heart of the Council's information governance agenda. You'll help protect the information rights of residents, support organisational improvement and contribute to the effective delivery of services across the borough. If you are passionate about data protection, governance and public service, we'd love to hear from you
  
  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Opportunities for professional development and further training. The chance to influence strategic information governance across the Council. Local Government Pension Scheme and a comprehensive employee benefits package.