Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer will report to the Head of Data Governance, and will sit within IBCA’s Data Directorate alongside other data-related functions. The post-holder will serve as the Authority’s statutory DPO from the time that IBCA becomes an independent public authority.
The role will be dynamic and fast paced, so that IBCA is able to deliver a digital service that is underpinned by quality, trustworthy data.
The role includes line management responsibility for one member of staff, who in turn will support the DPO with their duties.

The successful candidate will lead on providing input and assurance and deliver advice and guidance regarding:
-data protection impact assessments, data sharing
-lawful bases for processing and controllership
-data subject rights and privacy issues,
-relevant policy and procedure, training needs,
as well as any other relevant data protection issues the Authority may be required to address.
Opportunities to move to the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA)
At the moment all IBCA roles are hosted by Cabinet Office within the Civil Service. However, once IBCA becomes operational, it is anticipated that these roles may transfer to IBCA, which is a new public body separate from the Cabinet Office and independent of the Civil Service. Roles that transfer to IBCA from Cabinet Office will maintain the same or substantially the same terms and conditions of employment that are overall no less favourable and it is anticipated that employees who move from Cabinet Office to IBCA will be able to continue to participate in the Civil Service Pension arrangements with no break in their pensionable service., A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
Opportunities to move to the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).
At the moment all IBCA roles are hosted by Cabinet Office within the Civil Service. However, once IBCA becomes operational, it is anticipated that these roles may transfer to IBCA, which is a new public body separate from the Cabinet Office and independent of the Civil Service. Roles that transfer to IBCA from Cabinet Office will maintain the same or substantially the same terms and conditions of employment that are overall no less favourable and it is anticipated that employees who move from Cabinet Office to IBCA will be able to continue to participate in the Civil Service Pension arrangements with no break in their pensionable service., As part of the interview process you will be required to provide a presentation (maximum 5-minutes) on the data protection challenges a newly established organisation such as IBCA is expected to face.
You will be assessed against your ability to:
+ Identify issues,
+ Assess relevance,
+ Determine priority., A reserve list may be held for a period of 3 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
o UK nationals
o nationals of the Republic of Ireland
o nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
o nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
o nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
o individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
o Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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You should have experience of working in a data protection related role within an organisation handling sensitive personal information. You should be able to demonstrate an expert understanding of data protection legislation, and its application in practice.
You will exhibit leadership skills in order to set a direction for the organisation and to champion the importance of data protection compliance, as well as to successfully develop your direct report.
You should be able to articulate your decisions clearly, showing a robust supporting rationale. You should be able to think strategically and consider a range of options, and recommend the best course so as to manage organisational impact.
You should be comfortable communicating with a range of audiences, to provide assurance to senior leaders as well as to provide guidance to operational staff. You should be able to anticipate the training needs of the organisation with reference to its activities, and design and deliver appropriate materials accordingly.
You should have an understanding of data protection standards across government and experience of creating, implementing and embedding policies within an organisation, with a clear vision for best practice.
You should be able to anticipate, assess and capture relevant risks, and design mitigations accordingly. You should be able to prioritise effectively while considering the big picture.
You will be able to effectively bring constructive challenge, while working positively as part of a team both within the Data Directorate as well as across the Authority.

Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
+ Knowledge of UK GDPR
+ Knowledge of organisational compliance

Alongside your salary of £53,400, Cabinet Office contributes £15,469 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role.
+ An environment with flexible working options.
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
+ A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
+ A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.