Head of Compliance and Data Protection Officer

The postholder will lead the college's compliance assurance function, ensuring that all regulatory, statutory and data protection obligations are consistently met across the institution. Acting as the designated Data Protection Officer under UK GDPR, they will provide independent oversight of data protection practices, serving as the primary point of contact for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Working closely with the Vice Principal: Corporate Services, the postholder will drive a culture of proactive compliance, embedding effective systems and practices across the college. This includes ensuring full alignment with Medr's Regulatory Framework, the Learner Engagement Code and the Quality Framework, as well as supporting the timely and accurate completion of the Annual Assurance Return to Medr.,

• Indicate your preferred language for all correspondence and interview arrangements (Welsh or English).
• If you wish to submit a video application, you are welcome to do so-please inform us in advance.
  
  All staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of learners, and all those working at the College are expected to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment processes, all new starters must successfully complete the required preemployment checks prior to commencing employment. This includes an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For roles that involve direct interaction with learners, registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is also a mandatory requirement.
We are a values driven organisation committed to employing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are respected and supported to be themselves. We treat every individual with dignity, fairness, and respect. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, particularly in relation to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion and/or belief. We are committed to removing barriers and making our recruitment processes as inclusive and accessible as possible. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are a Welsh speaker or learner, we would be delighted to receive your application. Roles at Coleg y Cymoedd are campusbased to support teaching, learner experience and service delivery. Postholders may request flexible working, including limited remoteworking, through the College's Flexible Working Process (a statutory dayone right). Requests are considered individually based on role needs and service coverage. Candidates or employees with accessibility or reasonableadjustment needs are encouraged to discuss these with the People & Culture team.