Data Protection Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £19.20 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2FQ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Tate |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | J5558_1751552012 |
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Data Protection Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Protection Practitioner to join our Information Governance & Access Unit on a 3-month temporary contract. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in data protection within a County Council setting, particularly in managing complex Subject Access Requests (SARs) involving social care, adult social care, and special educational needs (SEN) records.
- Location: Stevenage (Remote working with occasional travel)
- Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time)
- Contract Length: 01 August 2025- 30 November 2025
- Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:00)
- Pay Rate: £19.20 per hour
- DBS Requirement: Yes - Standard Level
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and respond to complex SARs in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Review, redact, and prepare sensitive records for disclosure, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather and verify relevant information.
- Provide expert advice on data protection matters, especially in relation to social care and education records.
- Maintain accurate records of SAR processing and ensure timely responses.
- Support the Information Governance team with other data protection tasks as required.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrable experience working within a County Council or similar local authority.
- Strong understanding of data protection legislation and its application in public sector settings.
- Proven ability to manage and respond to complex SARs.
- Familiarity with handling social care, adult social care, and SEN records.
- Excellent attention to detail and redaction skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- A Standard DBS check is required.
Desirable:
- Relevant data protection qualifications (e.g., CIPP/E, BCS Data Protection Practitioner Certificate).
- Experience with local authority case management systems.
If you have the right experience, apply today!
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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