Head of Gdpr Service - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £61,580 - £73,440
  • National: £61,580 £70,890; London: £65,995 £73,440. A KIM allowance of up to £2,500 for those with KIM qualifications.
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Grade 6
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • Digital (Integrated Corporate Services)
    Type of role:
  • Knowledge and Information Management
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:

The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023.

It will provide corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).


Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future.

Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field.


Our Inclusive Environment


We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves.

We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


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Job description:


GDPR Compliance Oversight:


  • Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive GDPR compliance program.
  • Monitor and assess data processing activities to ensure alignment with GDPR requirements.
  • Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance gaps.

Policy Development and Implementation:


  • Develop, update, and communicate data protection policies and procedures across the organisation.
  • Ensure that all departments and employees are informed and trained on data protection regulations and policies.

Data Subject Rights:


Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs):


  • Oversee the completion of DPIAs for new projects or processes involving the processing of personal data.
  • Provide recommendations and guidance to mitigate privacy risks associated with new initiatives.

Incident Response and Reporting:


  • Develop and maintain an incident response plan for data breaches and privacy incidents.

Vendor Management:


  • Evaluate and monitor the data protection practices of thirdparty vendors and partners.
  • Ensure that data processing agreements are in place and compliant with relevant regulations.

Regulatory Liaison:


  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities regarding data protection matters.
  • Stay informed about changes in data protection laws and regulations, providing updates and recommendations as necessary.

Person specification:


Skills and experience

Essential Criteria

  • You are an expert in UK GDPR and can support UK GDPR Subject Matter Experts (SME).
  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly when handing challenging conversations.
  • You can work well with senior leaders, such as Permanent Secretaries and Ministers.
  • You think strategically and align data protection initiatives with wider department initiatives.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Leadership
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Changing and Improving

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £61,580, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes £16,626 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:


  • A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
  • An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
  • Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
  • A hybrid office/home base
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