VENN GROUP
Data Protection Assistant
Location: remote working
Length of contract: 3 months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance Required: Basic DBS
A Central Government organisation is seeking a Data Protection Assistant to support their Data Protection requirements in relation to compliance with data protection and freedom of information legal and policy obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping updated with DP and FOI legislation and ICO guidance
- Assist the DPO with responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Act requests so that we respond appropriately and in time.
- To support specific elements as delegated by the DPO of service wide information governance and associated plans
- Support the DPO in the creation of appropriate training materials and resources
- Support the DPO in planning and implementing communications to ensure all staff are aware of their obligations in relation to Information Security and of changes to legislation
- policies, guidance and process relating to the maintenance of information asset registers
- To promote the benefits of information security and the ownership of privacy risks
- To proactively identify, record and escalate privacy risks and support on Data Protection Impact Assessments
- To provide advice in the first instance on Information Security queries from the teams and escalate to the DPO as appropriate
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to apply GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 to meet business objectives
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the practical consequences of the GDPR and DPA 2018, as well as knowledge of information security principles
- Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats with all levels of colleagues and stakeholders
- Proven ability to reach a decision following an investigation of a breach of the DPA:
- Establishing the facts and assessing the evidence
- Reaching supportable conclusions
- Making appropriate, proportionate recommendations
- Acting on findings and recommendations in line with guidance and standards to ensure recommendations are implemented and learning is fed back
- Experience of maintaining key documents such as plans, strategies, risk registers and briefings
If you have the right experience for this role and feel your skills and experience match the requirements, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact
Tom Rees on 020 7557 7667 and email your CV to trees@venngroup.com