Defence Afghan Relocation and Resettlement (DARR) Data Protection and Assurance Manager

Ministry of Defence; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency is seeking a Data Assurance Manager to oversee Data Protection activities. You will be responsible for conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, collaborating with departments across Whitehall, and ensuring compliance in the relocation process. This role offers unique professional development in the Data Protection area with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Continuous learning

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience interpreting UK legislation into a work environment.
• Experience making decisions with clear reasons for those decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Data Assurance Manager responsible for Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Conduct breach investigations and ensure compliance with relocation activities.
• Collaborate with various departments across Whitehall.

Skills

Interpreting UK legislation

Risk management

Data Protection Impact Assessments

Job description

Overview

This is a fast paced and exciting opportunity within a directorate unique within the MOD where you will contribute to maintaining an exemplary Data Protection posture and building the assurance regime.

The Defence Afghan Relocation and Resettlement (DARR) Directorate is an organisation set up to manage the process for identifying eligible Afghans who supported the UK mission in Afghanistan over the past 20 years to come to the UK, and once here to be assisted to begin their new lives with their families. It is important and rewarding work, supporting one of Defence’s highest priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Data Assurance Manager with special responsibility for Data Protection Impact Assessments and internal risk management.
• Joint Local Data Protection Adviser for DARR, including breach investigation, with recourse to the DARR Principal Data Protection Adviser.
• Collaborate with the DARR team and other Departments across Whitehall to ensure relocation and resettlement activity is compliant and cohered.
• Refer to the TORs for each role for a full outline of duties: Data Protection and Assurance Manager.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience interpreting UK legislation into a work environment and making decisions with reasons for those decisions.
• There is consideration that no Data Protection experience may still be suitable if you have relevant experience in interpreting legislation and decision making; this is reflected in the role wording.

Benefits and Development

This is a unique opportunity for professional development in the Data Protection area. The role is often challenging and stretching, and the successful candidate will benefit from joining a supportive team of Subject Matter Experts in an environment where continuous learning and on the job training are encouraged and trust is given to the right people to make the right decisions.