Data Privacy Recruitment Ltd Data Protection & Governance Officer

Data Privacy Recruitment Ltd

Job title: Data Protection & Governance Officer

Organisation: Well respected UK charity

Location: Remote working, with quarterly visits to Head Office in the City, London.

Benefits include:

33 days annualleave (plus eightbank holidays)

8% employer pensioncontribution (Aviva) or access to continue NHS Pension

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

Free healthcashback plan

Free employee assistance programme

Learning and development commitment to staff Health and wellbeing commitment to staff

Reporting to: Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk

Direct report/s: None

Purpose of job

The Data Protection and Governance Officer will ensure that the organisation processes the personal data of our colleagues, beneficiaries and providers, in compliance with the applicable UK data protection rules.

The post holder will handle data breaches (whether or not reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office)and will provide advice on what steps need to be taken by the Charity.

They will champion appropriate management of all personal data within the charity and provide advice to colleagues about data protection.

This role includes working and engaging with all staff across the charity to build and maintain relations with the Compliance and Risk function, to ensure good practices are maintained on governance matters.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

Data Protection:

Responsible for ensuring that the charity is compliant with data protection legislation, as well as providing expert advice and guidance on the Data Protection Act 2018, and UK General Data Protection Regulation.

Investigate potential data breaches, as reported by different Directorates within the charity, and following ICO guidance when deciding what should be reported.

Responsible for writing and maintaining related data protection policies and procedures and keeping on top of regulatory changes.

Work collaboratively with colleagues ensuring that data protection and regulatory compliance requirements are integrated into policies, standards, procedures, and in the development of new projects/initiatives.

Produce quarterly privacy and data protection reports for directors and Trustees.

Work with the Legal and Contracts Manager to review contractual documentation and draft data processing agreements and schedules.

Champion appropriate management of all personal data within the organisation, providing advice to colleagues about data protection.

Complete and oversee relevant documentation/logs (e.g., ROPAs, IAR, etc) that demonstrate compliance with data protection law.

Undertake data protection impact assessments, as well as dealing with/coordinating subject access requests and Freedom of Information requests.

Delivering data protection training as and when required.

Governance:

Provide day to day support to the Governance, Compliance and Risk team in relation to compliance, risk management and governance.

For records management, provide support to the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk with the coordination and oversight of governance bodies, meetings and working groups, including ad-hoc minute taking if required.

Provide support towards recommended practice for good governance as set out in the Charity Governance code.

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