Deputy Director - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - HM Revenue and Customs

HM Revenue and Customs
HM Revenue and Customs
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £90,000-
Job grade:
  • SCS Pay Band 1
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • HMRC
  • CDIO
  • Chief Data Office (CDO)
    Type of role:
  • Digital
  • Information Technology
  • Knowledge and Information Management
  • Security
  • Senior leadership
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, NewcastleuponTyne, Nottingham, Stratford, Telford, WorthingAbout the job

Job summary:


HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is one of the UK's largest organisations, with over 65,000 employees, collecting over £716 billion in tax revenue.

The role of Data Protection Officer is a critical role at the heart of HMRC.


The world is changing, and for HMRC to be effective in these times, it needs to be joined up, innovative and efficient.

Data, the driving force of the world's modern economies, is central to making that happen.

Improving how HMRC collects, uses, and safeguards data continues to be a high priority for the department.

This is a key element in building a trusted modern tax administration system fit for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, as set out in the government's 10-year Tax Administration Strategy.


HMRC touches the lives of almost everyone in the country and ensuring we keep that data secure and well governed is of utmost importance.


As one of the largest data controllers in the UK, HMRC handles billions of records every year and has well-established systems and controls for safe and secure collection and the onward sharing of personal data in accordance with UK data protection legislation.


If you are ready for your next challenge and are interested in joining our team, we look forward to hearing from you.


Job description:

As DPO, you will lead an independent and dynamic team that collaborates across HMRC.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience in blending capability, passion, and influence to forge a data protection culture in HMRC.

This is a demanding role with significant leadership and assurance responsibilities across the span of data protection issues arising from a UK and international context.

It carries a requirement to act independently within the organisation with direct access to senior levels.


This exciting, high-profile role is an opportunity to confidently lead HMRC further along its compliance journey: to respect data privacy rights and protect personal information of our 50 million individual customers, 5 million business customers, and 65,000 employees.

You will work with HMRC senior stakeholders and with the Information Commissioners Office, the UK's Regulator for data protection.


Responsibilities

  • Upholding citizens' rights and privacy by making data protection a key operational priority for HMRC.
  • Ensuring ExCom is sighted on and understands HMRC's compliance risk landscape, in line with ExCom's accountability, providing evidence and assurance on their risk exposure.
  • Advising and guiding HMRC on its strategic risk priorities for data protection and information governance.
  • Working in partnership with senior stakeholders to achieve compliance and effectively holding operational teams to account.
  • Leading, directing and defining the resources necessary for the ambitious plan of work under the GDPR Programme and enabling the transition into BAU capability.
  • Providing strategic direction to business areas and embed the right data protection culture and awareness specific to their roles.
  • Leading on HMRC's international data protection obligations and data sharing impacts.
  • Acting as the executive on a number of Senior Boards.
  • Understanding, educating, and advising HMRC on the wider data protection landscape and trends across Government, the Regulator and Industry.

Person specification:


This is a senior leadership role in one of the nation's busiest and most complex public sector information and technology teams.

As Deputy Director, Data Protection Officer, every day will bring fresh professional challenges and an opportunity to make a positive impact on a national stage.


Essential Criteria:


  • Expertise in national and European data protection laws and practices, including an indepth understanding of UKGDPR and the Data Protection Act 201
  • Experience of implementing GDPR in a similar organisation either in the public or private sectors.
  • Proven track record of working in partnership with regulators and operational areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders up to Board level.
  • Ability to lead and energise a team of data protection practitioners, instilling a clear narrative as to the importance of data protection and driving a culture of personal and professional development within the team.
  • Strong com
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