Data Protection Officer - Stevenage, United Kingdom - The IET

The IET
The IET
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Stevenage, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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What if you could be key to delivering the IET's data protection compliance strategy?

What if you could join a proactive and collaborative team focused on the timely delivery of first-class advice and guidance?

What if you were our Data Protection Specialist?

At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you'll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter.

It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you'll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible.

We're also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.


What you'll be doing


Reporting into the Data Protection Officer, you'll support the provision of all data protection and information governance guidance to ensure the IET continues to meet national and international information legislation, regulation, and best practice.


What we hope you can bring to the role
You'll have previous experience in a data protection/information governance role, along with the ability to think quickly and rationally.

You'll have an eagerness to get into the detail whilst working as part of a proactive team, focused on the timely delivery of first-class advice and guidance.

You'll be a confident, enthusiastic, self
- motivated individual with up-to-date knowledge of national and international data protection law. With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll be able to effectively manage stakeholders and influence attitudes and behaviours.


We'd love to get to know you


Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don't worry - we'd rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we're open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours, and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.


A little more about the role

  • Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and organisation on all data protection and information law matters.
  • Help guide the organisation on the impact of existing and new regulatory changes.
  • Ensure Privacy Notices are in place and up to date where required.
  • Support the organisation with Data Protection Impact Assessments and third party due diligence.
  • Manage and maintain the Records of Processing Activity.
  • Support and coordinate the data protection training programme.
  • Support to maintain the suite of data protection policies and guidance.
  • Support the incident and breach response management programme.
  • Deputise for the Data Protection Officer, when required.
  • Liaise with the Information Commissioners Office, when required to do so.
  • Assist and advise with data sharing agreements.
  • Assist and advise on data protection contract clauses and international data transfer risk assessments.
  • Administer key performance indicators (KPI's) and support the data protection compliance monitoring programme.
  • Comply with data protection law and act responsibly on matters of data disclosure both internally and to third parties
  • Other related duties assigned as needed.

A little more about what we're looking for

  • Good data protection law knowledge, particularly Data Protection Act 2018 and EU/UK GDPR, and PECR, and a willingness maintain up to date data protection legislation knowledge and learn applicable international data protection law.
  • Demonstrable experience in a data protection or information governance role, or compliance/ legal background.
  • A willingness to study and work towards data protection qualifications, if not already attained.
  • Experience in providing advice and support in data protection matters.
  • Great communication skills at all levels of the business including written, verbal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to risk assess and make good judgements regarding data protection and privacy risks.
  • Analytical and investigative skills in order to identify areas of noncompliance to determine root causes, key risks and challenges to the IET's businesses. Propose changes and identify opportunities.
  • Strong team working skills.

What if you could be you? _The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our 'Work for the IET' site._


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£39,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Stevenage: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Stevenage


Reference ID:
GEE16
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