Senior Data Compliance Assistant

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Assistant to join the Registration, Data Compliance and Electoral Services Team. You will support the council’s information governance framework, offering guidance on data protection, FOI, SARs and related inquiries.

You will work with the Senior Data Compliance Officer to ensure statutory obligations are met, prepare records and reports, and help develop information governance processes while supervising junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent qualification, or a minimum of five years' experience working within Data Compliance services.
• Sound understanding of Local Authority Data Compliance Services.
• Experience and knowledge of Freedom of Information, Data Protection and Subject Access Request legislation.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and complex reports and provide clear advice.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of supervising or supporting the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice, guidance and support on data compliance matters across the Council.
• Managing and advising on Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests, Environmental Information Regulation Requests and Data Protection Act enquiries.
• Supporting investigations into data protection breaches on behalf of the Data Protection Officer. Assisting with responses to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Preparing reports, records and legal documentation as required.
• Attending conferences with Counsel and preparing briefs and supporting documentation where necessary.
• Supporting the development and implementation of information governance systems and processes.
• Supervising and providing guidance to junior members of staff as required.
• Promoting a culture of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion throughout the service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

Degree educated or equivalent qualification

Job description

About The Role

Title: Senior Data Compliance Assistant
Grade/Salary: Band G
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Any Sandwell MBC Location

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Compliance Assistant to join Sandwell Council's Registration, Data Compliance and Electoral Services Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to support the Council's data compliance functions, providing advice, guidance and assistance on a wide range of information governance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant experience in Data Compliance, Freedom of Information (FOI), Subject Access Requests (SARs), and Data Protection legislation to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with the Senior Data Compliance Officer and colleagues across the organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and maintains high standards of information governance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice, guidance and support on data compliance matters across the Council.
• Managing and advising on Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests, Environmental Information Regulation Requests and Data Protection Act enquiries.
• Supporting investigations into data protection breaches on behalf of the Data Protection Officer. Assisting with responses to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Preparing reports, records and legal documentation as required.
• Attending conferences with Counsel and preparing briefs and supporting documentation where necessary.
• Supporting the development and implementation of information governance systems and processes.
• Supervising and providing guidance to junior members of staff as required.
• Promoting a culture of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion throughout the service.

Essential Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Degree educated or equivalent qualification, or a minimum of five years' experience working within Data Compliance services.
• Significant experience within a relevant data compliance or information governance environment.
• Sound understanding of Local Authority Data Compliance Services.
• Experience and knowledge of Freedom of Information, Data Protection and Subject Access Request legislation.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and complex reports and provide clear advice.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of supervising or supporting the work of others.