Data Protection Support Officer

Data Protection Support Officer

Posted 6 days ago by Venesky Brown

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£145 Per day
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Cyber Security Data Protection Strategy External Auditing Input/Output Life Cycle Planning Management Management Systems Phishing Workflows

Summary: The Data Protection Support Officer role involves assisting the Assistant Data Protection Officer (ADPO) in managing data protection processes and compliance within a public sector organization in Edinburgh. The position requires maintaining data protection trackers, managing Data Subject Access Requests, and contributing to policy development while ensuring adherence to relevant legislation. The role is contract-based for 23 months and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the ADPO through the completion and maintenance of relevant DP trackers and workflows;
  • Support the ADPO with the development and maintenance of the data map and relevant audit procedures, including guidance to internal teams;
  • Work with the ADPO to ensure Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Erasure requests are managed and responded to in line with statutory timelines;
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Data Protection mailbox;
  • Provide guidance and support regarding email security, liaising with Cyber Security when required;
  • Contribute to the development of data protection policy, procedure, and guidance;
  • Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures;
  • Provide input and support to the ADPO in the development of training and awareness of Data Protection;
  • Support the ADPO in the work of the transfer of records;
  • Undertake other ad hoc duties as required;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the complex factors involved in engagement.

Key Skills:

  • A working knowledge of data protection legislation and handling of sensitive personal data;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret and analyze diverse sources of information;
  • Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities;
  • Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and external organizations;
  • A high degree of resilience in dealing with complex subject areas.

Salary (Rate): £145.20/day

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Data Protection Support Officer for a 23 month contract on a rate of £145.20/day (Outside IR35).

Responsibilities:

  • Support the ADPO through the completion and maintenance of relevant DP trackers and workflows;
  • Support the ADPO with the development and maintenance of the data map and relevant audit procedures; this will include support and guidance to internal teams;
  • Work with the ADPO to ensure Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Erasure requests are managed and responded to in line with statutory timelines, with responsibility for the upkeep of workflows and the record management systems to evidence full life cycle of each SAR;
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Data Protection mailbox;
  • Provide guidance and support in regards email security, e.g., phishing, liaising with colleagues in Cyber Security, where required;
  • Contribute to the development of data protection policy, procedure and guidance; ensuring timelines, e.g., annual review dates, are actioned in good time;
  • Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure guidance and support provided to Inquiry teams is current and accurate;
  • Provide input and support to the ADPO in the development of training and awareness of Data Protection across the various teams within SCAI;
  • Support the ADPO in the work of the transfer of records;
  • Undertake other ad hoc duties, as required; and,
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the complex factors involved in engagement.

Essential Skills:

  • A working knowledge of data protection legislation, associated issues and the handling of sensitive personal data;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team sharing information and communicating effectively with colleagues and others;
  • Strong analytical skills, with an ability to interpret and analyse diverse sources of information at pace and use this to identify key issues and support decision making and recommendations;
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work across teams and manage a range of competing priorities. This will require a flexible and proactive approach;
  • Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and external organisations at all levels; and,
  • A high degree of resilience and ability to deal with what can be a complex subject area.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

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