Deputy Data Protection Officer - Lead Compliance & Advisory

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA); Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK environmental agency is looking for a Grade 7 Data Protection Officer to support their functions in compliance with UK GDPR. This busy role involves advising colleagues, improving data protection compliance, and covering for the DPO when necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong data protection expertise, be able to work autonomously, and build effective working relationships. This role does require occasional travel to other sites for meetings.

Benefits

Disability Confident

Potential for flexible location

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver data protection advice and guidance.
• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility.
• Knowledge of UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data protection expertise.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Assure data protection compliance across Defra Group.
• Deliver distinct areas of work and support colleagues.
• Cover for the DPO during their absence.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Effective relationship building

Autonomous work

Decision-making

Compliance improvement

Job description

A UK environmental agency is looking for a Grade 7 Data Protection Officer to support their functions in compliance with UK GDPR. This busy role involves advising colleagues, improving data protection compliance, and covering for the DPO when necessary. The ideal candidate will have strong data protection expertise, be able to work autonomously, and build effective working relationships. This role does require occasional travel to other sites for meetings.