Senior Data Governance & Compliance Lead - Hybrid

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldbury; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Training and development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits package

Résumé du poste

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to lead FOI, EIR and SAR processes, and to advise on GDPR, DPIAs and data sharing with stakeholders across the council. You will investigate data breaches, prepare ICO responses and develop junior staff.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a large public sector body. A strong background in information governance and data protection is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional qualifications in Data Protection, Information Rights or Investigations (desirable).
• Significant experience of working within Information Governance and Data Protection.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, Freedom of Information legislation and wider Information Governance principles.
• Experience of conducting investigations and managing complex cases; advising senior managers and stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Ability to explain complex legislation to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of supervising staff and allocating workloads; collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality public services.

Responsabilités

• Lead on FOI, EIR and SAR processes and manage data breaches.
• Advise on GDPR compliance, data sharing agreements, privacy notices and DPIAs.
• Prepare responses to ICO and conduct investigations with detailed reporting.
• Develop and mentor junior team members; deliver training on information governance across the Council.

Connaissances

FOI

EIR

SAR

GDPR

Data Protection Act 2018

DPIAs

Privacy notices

Data sharing agreements

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Formation

Degree-level qualification

Professional qualifications in Data Protection or Investigations

Description du poste

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to lead FOI, EIR and SAR processes, and to advise on GDPR, DPIAs and data sharing with stakeholders across the council. You will investigate data breaches, prepare ICO responses and develop junior staff.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a large public sector body. A strong background in information governance and data protection is essential.