Hybrid Data Protection & Governance Lead

Mid Sussex District Council; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Hybrid Working

Learning & Development

Job summary

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to lead the Council’s approach to data protection, information governance and compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation. You will provide clear, practical and proportionate advice across the organisation, helping services handle personal information lawfully, transparently and securely.

You will work with Legal, ICT and Customer Services to embed a proactive, risk-aware culture while meeting statutory

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Experience advising services on data protection and information rights
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate into practical advice

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on data protection and information governance
• Support responses to Subject Access Requests and information rights requests
• Monitor compliance, maintain records and support audits and assurance activities
• Advise on DPIAs, data sharing, retention, breaches and risk management
• Develop policies, guidance and training for information governance across the Council
• Embed proactive, risk-aware, customer-focused approach to data protection across services

Skills

UK GDPR

Information governance

Data protection

Audit support

Policy development

Job description

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to lead the Council’s approach to data protection, information governance and compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation. You will provide clear, practical and proportionate advice across the organisation, helping services handle personal information lawfully, transparently and securely.

You will work with Legal, ICT and Customer Services to embed a proactive, risk-aware culture while meeting statutory