Senior Data Privacy & Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

WMJobs; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to oversee FOI, EIR and SAR processes and manage data breach investigations across a large public sector organisation.

The role requires expert knowledge of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, with a focus on DPIAs, privacy notices and information rights. You will support junior staff, deliver training and engage with senior leaders and external partners.

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.
• A strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, Freedom of Information legislation and wider Information Governance principles.
• Experience of conducting investigations and managing complex cases. Experience of advising senior managers and stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• The ability to explain complex legislation to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of supervising staff and allocating workloads. A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality public services.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a diverse and challenging portfolio of work, including FOI, EIR and SAR processes and data breach investigations.
• Provide expert advice on GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 compliance, data sharing agreements, privacy notices and DPIAs.
• Support governance arrangements relating to emerging technologies, including AI-related privacy risks and automated decision-making.
• Prepare responses to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO); conduct investigations and produce detailed reports and recommendations.
• Support and develop junior members of the team.
• Deliver training and promote best practice in information governance across the organisation.
• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, partner organisations and external stakeholders.

Skills

Data protection knowledge

Governance experience

Investigation skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Team supervision

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to oversee FOI, EIR and SAR processes and manage data breach investigations across a large public sector organisation.

The role requires expert knowledge of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, with a focus on DPIAs, privacy notices and information rights. You will support junior staff, deliver training and engage with senior leaders and external partners.