Data Protection Officer

Adecco are recruiting for a Data Privacy Officer to join Gloucestershire Constabulary.

• Based at the Police HQ, 1 Waterwells, Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester, GL2 2AN
• £23.47 per hour
• Office Based
• Monday - Friday, full time at 37 hours per week

The role: To be the focal point in the Force providing advice on Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and Information Sharing matters ensuring implementation of all necessary policies, procedures and other measures in compliance with the Authorised Professional Practice (APP) for Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Information Sharing.

• Hold the post of Force Data Protection Officer and Force Freedom of Information Officer, with the responsibilities as set out in the Association of Chief Police Officers Data Protection and Freedom of Information Authorised Professional Practice (APP).
• The post holder will be responsible for the final sign off of disclosures made on behalf of the Chief Constable. The post holder will be the point of contact for the Information Commissioners Office. You will be responsible for managing any S55 Data Breaches and where necessary notification to the ICO. This will involve maintaining a log of all breaches, a rationale for reporting, the review of practices and liaison with specific internal departments namely Professional Standards and the Chief Officer Group to advise on how to mitigate any current or future risk. You will also need to interpret any decisions made by the ICO.
• Providing appropriate strategic advice, assistance, guidance and compliance by interpreting relevant legislation to ensure information disclosure or compliance aspects are duly regarded at all levels and within Constabulary policies, procedures, guidance and projects
• Provide advice to project managers through the implementation of Privacy Impact Assessments and keeping a log of all advice given with regards to this process
• You will be expected to manage the Information Disclosure Team within the force. To manage staff performance using the Individual Performance Review (IPR) system, ensuring that annual and interim meetings take place and objectives are agreed and actioned
• Develop and provide an effective and efficient appeal mechanism as required under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
• You will be responsible for the implementation and continued use of a Data Protection and Freedom of Information training package suitable for all levels of personnel within the Constabulary. ensuring all personnel are kept up to date with changes to legislation. This will include the maintenance of a training log, and escalation to line mangers to ensure compliance with annual and/or mandatory training.
• You will need to have a thorough working knowledge of the formal disclosure of information to statutory bodies and individuals in the following disciplines:
  ? Freedom of Information (FOI)
  ? Environmental Information Regulation (EIR)
  ? Data Protection Subject Access Requests (DP SAR)
  ? Data Protection Section 35 (2) - Civil legal proceedings.
  ? Disclosures to governing bodies / employers (CLPD and 'pull' requests)
  ? Insurance Memoranda of Understanding.
  ? Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
  ? Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
  ? Information Sharing Agreements.
• Ensure that all disclosures made meet the legal obligations whilst applying best practice to protect information throughout the organisation. Implement regular reviews ensuring that these requests are dealt with in line with the service level agreements and carried out in accordance with legislation/national guidance.

Minimum criteria for role:

• Hold a professional Data Protection and/or FOI qualification
• Proven substantial Data Protection / FOI experience, particularly around decision making
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of working in a confidential environment and able to demonstrate a high level of personal integrity
• Good verbal and written communication skills (as the role requires the post holder to present at meetings and complete reports both internally and externally)
• Able to demonstrate accuracy to detail

If you have the skills for this role, please apply. If your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to discuss submitting an application to the Force.

Please note, due to Police Criteria, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years continuously to apply for this role. Anything less will not be considered

Any Job Offer made by the Force will be subject to Police Vetting - this could take up to 20 weeks to be completed.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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