Data Protection and Freedom of Information - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

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Description

Ref Number
B

Professional Expertise
Legal, Governance and Secretariat

Department
Office of General Counsel (B27)

Location
London

Working Pattern
Full time

Salary
£33,259 - £38,466

Contract Type
Permanent

Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)

Available For Secondment
No

Closing Date
05-Dec-2023

About us:

The Data Protection and Freedom of Information team sits within UCL's Office of General Counsel and is responsible for providing advice on a wide range of data protection and freedom of information matters relating to the University.

The Data Protection and Freedom of Information Team is headed by Alexandra Potts, the Chief Privacy Officer. Alexandra reports to the General Counsel, Natasha Lewis, who reports to the Provost, Dr Michael Spence.

About the role:

The Data Protection and Freedom of Information Administrator is a business and technology focused role which requires ambition and focus to help drive through the transformation required by an evolving institution against a background of increasing regulatory focus, transparency, competition, globalisation and a rapidly evolving threat horizon, especially in the information security space.

The Data Protection and Freedom of Information Administrator will be a member of the University's Data Protection and Freedom of Information team within the Office of General Counsel.

The post holder will be responsible for handling the administrative side of UCL's day to day compliance with the UK GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs).

Please note:

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.

Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

About you:

For this role you will need excellent organisational and planning skills including attention to detail and accuracy; time management skills with the ability to handle several tasks at the same time

Excellent organisational skills:
ability to manage competing demands and time
- critical schedules to meet deadlines are also essential.

You will also need experience of building relationships and successfully collaborating with internal stakeholders.

We are looking for a team player who supports and encourages colleagues, but also has the ability to work individually.

You will need to demonstrate good written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences.

You will be expected to carry out your duties with tact and diplomacy and an understanding of and respect for the principles of confidentiality.

Relevant Data Protection and/or Freedom of Information professional experience is desirable.

What we offer:

For this job we offer a salary between £33, ,466 per annum (including London Allowance) depending on your level of skills and experience.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-Site nursery
Onsite gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

Read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.