Solicitor (Information Governance) - Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Protection Officer to lead and manage data protection compliance. The role includes developing strategic programmes as per GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, providing advice on Information Governance, and managing information risk. The ideal candidate will be experienced in data protection compliance and have a strong understanding of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data protection compliance within an organization.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Ability to provide guidance on Information Governance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance programmes for data protection.
• Develop and coordinate the Council’s privacy strategy.
• Provide advice and support on Information Governance issues.

Job description

Job Description

The role of Data Protection Officer is to lead and manage the delivery of data protection compliant services within the Council through developing strategic and operational compliance programmes required by European and UK legislation.

It is a strategic and statutory role that develops, leads on, coordinates and manages the Council’s privacy strategy. The role is a statutory post, made necessary by the UK General Data Protection Regulation GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The role operates autonomously and independently to lead on strategic Information Governance for the Council to manage improved Information Governance practice and compliance with data protection and other legislation. The role leads on the provision ofadvice, guidance and support in Information Governance issues to members of the public, Elected Members and Officers of the Council. The role cooperates with the Council’s Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) to identify and manage information risk. The role represents the Council with sector specific Regulators. The role leads on the implementation of new or revised legislation relating to Information Governance and data protection.