Data Protection Practitioner - Dundee, United Kingdom - Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland
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Dundee, United Kingdom

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**Data Protection Practitioner | Hybrid Working with Dundee or Glasgow Base Location | £36,585 - £41,834 | Full or Part Time Hours | Flexi
- time | 25 Days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 4 years' service) plus 11.5 Public and Privilege| Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions %)|**Are you passionate about data protection and information governance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for finding practical solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Data Protection and Information Governance team at Social Security Scotland.


As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Social Security Scotland complies with data protection, freedom of information, and records management laws and policies.

You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data protection practices.


The Data Protection and Information Governance team has responsibility for ensuring that Social Security Scotland complies with its obligations under data protection, freedom of information and records management law and policy.

We do this in a number of ways including:

- supporting teams to carry out data protection impact assessments and ensuring Social Security Scotland implements a privacy by design approach;
- investigating and responding to personal data breaches;
- managing requests for information under data protection and freedom of information laws including requests from third parties;
- setting standards for data protection and records management, carrying out awareness raising and assurance work on compliance with legislation and policies.


We deliver social security benefits to a very large number of clients who depend on us to manage their data in a secure and appropriate way.

We take a risk based, continuous improvement approach to our work and the post holder will play a key role in ensuring data protection is effectively designed into our products and services, helping to identify risks and provide advice to a broad range of stakeholders.

As well as the opportunity to engage with a variety of projects and teams across Social Security Scotland, the role will also bring the opportunity to build cross government relationships.

You will develop real expertise and support the organisation on data protection compliance.

The wide scope of our work means there is ample opportunity to use your existing skills and develop new ones.


What do we offer you?


We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best talent.

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  • Salary between £36,585 £41,83
  • Flexible working arrangements with potential of up to 4 days off per month.
  • You will have an annual leave allowance of 5 weeks, rising to 6 weeks after 4 years. In addition, the Scottish Government observes 111⁄2 days public and privilege holidays, dates of which are set annually.
  • Workplace adjustments for everyone that needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role.
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
  • Career progression join a rapidly growing and developing organisation with excellent opportunities for career advancement.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions %).
  • Health and wellbeing support including 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all.
  • Discounts on gym memberships and retail outlets.

Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Dundee or Glasgow offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location. Base office location can be in either Dundee or Glasgow.


About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

Find out more about us here


Responsibilities:


  • Provide data protection advice to Social Security Scotland colleagues with a particular focus on building understanding and awareness of 'privacy by design' including contributing to training and awareness opportunities.
  • Management of personal data breach investigations to ensure lessons are learned.
  • Develop positive working relationships with live running teams, operational leads and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders to carry out, review and maintain data protection impact assessments to ensure our use of personal data complies with data protection law.
  • Contribute to the review and maintenanc
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