Hybrid Assistant Data Protection Officer | GDPR

Cheshire East Council; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Purchase of annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Assistant Data Protection Officer to support the Deputy DPO in advising on UK GDPR, handling data protection matters and improving information governance across the Council.

The role is full-time and fixed-term with hybrid working; you will investigate data protection issues, provide guidance, and promote compliance across services while building strong stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience of providing advice and guidance on data protection matters in a complex organisation.
• Experience of investigating data protection complaints and/or personal data breaches.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and use initiative when dealing with a wide range of data protection matters.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Data Protection Officer in providing advice, guidance and assurance on all aspects of data protection legislation.
• Investigate data protection complaints and personal data breaches, support DPIAs, and assist with policy development.
• Provide practical advice to services across the Council and promote good information governance practices.
• Contribute to training and awareness activities and maintain high standards of data protection across the organisation.

Skills

UK GDPR

Data Protection Act 2018

Data protection guidance

Independence

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking an Assistant Data Protection Officer to support the Deputy DPO in advising on UK GDPR, handling data protection matters and improving information governance across the Council.

The role is full-time and fixed-term with hybrid working; you will investigate data protection issues, provide guidance, and promote compliance across services while building strong stakeholder relations.