Data Protection Officer 372618
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24.45 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE, DOE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AN |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Gloucestershire 372618 |
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What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Data Protection Officer
REF: Gloucestershire 372618
Pay rate: Up to £24.45 per hour PAYE, DOE
Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 3 months
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available (general policy is 2 days in the office per week but this can have some flexibility for the right candidate).
Vetting Level: The role must be vetted to a minimum of Management Vetting (MV & SC)
In order to apply for this role you will be Data Protection Qualified (Part 2 and Part 3). Part 3 trained is highly desirable as a qualification – if you only have part 2 without any exposure or understating to part 3 this would not be acceptable.
The role:
We are seeking a Data Protection Officer to work within a Police Governance & Compliance Department for approximately 3 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the final sign off of disclosures made on behalf of the Chief Constable
To be the point of contact for the Information Commissioners Office.
Managing any S55 Data Breaches and where necessary notification to the ICO.
Maintaining a log of all breaches, a rationale for reporting, the review of practices and liaison with specific internal departments namely Professional Standards and the Chief Officer Group to advise on how to mitigate any current or future risk
Interpret any decisions made by the ICO
Providing appropriate strategic advice, assistance, guidance and compliance by interpreting relevant legislation to ensure information disclosure or compliance aspects are duly regarded at all levels and within Constabulary policies, procedures, guidance and projects
Provide advice to project managers through the implementation of Privacy Impact Assessments and keeping a log of all advice given with regards to this process
Manage the Information Disclosure Team within the force. To manage staff performance ensuring that annual and interim meetings take place and objectives are agreed and actioned Develop and provide an effective and efficient appeal mechanism as required under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Responsible for the implementation and continued use of a Data Protection and Freedom of Information training package suitable for all levels of personnel within the Constabulary
Ensuring all personnel are kept up to date with changes to legislation.
What the client is looking for:
Data Protection Qualified (Part 2 and Part 3)- Part 3 trained is highly desirable as a qualification – if you only have part 2 without any exposure or understating to part 3 this would not be acceptable
Proven Experience in data protection, ideally in the public section and ideally policing
Proven substantial FOI experience, particularly around decision making
A thorough working knowledge of the formal disclosure of information to statutory bodies and individuals in the following disciplines, Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulation (EIR), Data Protection Subject Access Requests (DP SAR), Data Protection Section 35 (2) – Civil legal proceedings, Disclosures to governing bodies / employers (CLPD and ‘pull’ requests), Insurance Memoranda of Understanding, Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Information Sharing Agreements.
Experience of working in a confidential environment and able to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity
Able to demonstrate accuracy to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills (as the role requires the postholder to present at meetings and complete reports both internally and externally)
Previous Experience in policing
How to Apply
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Job Ref: Gloucestershire 372618
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