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Data Protection Officer
| Posting date: | 01 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £57,141 to £71,243 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary would be £57,141 with the maximum salary on this scale being £71,243 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All salaries are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 November 2024 |
| Location: | Crown Office, Edinburgh or Legal House, Glasgow |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | [EXTDPO1124] |
Summary
This is an exciting time to join COPFS as we move towards delivering a modern criminal justice system.
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) will assist COPFS to monitor internal compliance with data protection laws, inform and advise on data protection obligations, provide advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and act as a contact point for data subjects and the Information Commissioner.
You will play a crucial role in supporting and promoting a positive data protection culture within COPFS through educating employees on correct data use and compliance, conducting audits throughout COPFS, training peers in roles with data processing responsibilities, monitoring compliance and reporting on same to senior leaders.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) will assist COPFS to monitor internal compliance with data protection laws, inform and advise on data protection obligations, provide advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and act as a contact point for data subjects and the Information Commissioner.
You will play a crucial role in supporting and promoting a positive data protection culture within COPFS through educating employees on correct data use and compliance, conducting audits throughout COPFS, training peers in roles with data processing responsibilities, monitoring compliance and reporting on same to senior leaders.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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