Deputy Data Protection Officer - Lead Compliance & Advisory

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

Job summary

A governmental department in the UK is seeking a Grade 7 data protection officer to support the DPO's functions in delivering data protection compliance. The role involves providing guidance, performing assurance functions, and enhancing your expertise in data protection matters across various organisations. The ideal candidate will work autonomously and take responsibility for improving compliance within the department.

Benefits

Disability Confident employer

Potential travel and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to support the DPO in their functions.
• Comfortable with data protection compliance responsibilities.
• Experience in providing guidance on data protection matters.

Responsibilities

• Continuously developing data protection knowledge.
• Providing advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Performing assurance functions for data protection compliance.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Relationship building

Autonomous decision-making

Job description

A governmental department in the UK is seeking a Grade 7 data protection officer to support the DPO's functions in delivering data protection compliance. The role involves providing guidance, performing assurance functions, and enhancing your expertise in data protection matters across various organisations. The ideal candidate will work autonomously and take responsibility for improving compliance within the department.