Data Protection Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Job reference
VAC005330
Date posted
17/04/#####
Application closing date
01/05#####4
Location
City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR
Salary
BG10: £33,024 - £36,648
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Legal
Attachments
Job Description.pdf Person Specification.pdf
Full Time, Fixed Term until 1st April 2025We're seeking a data protection professional to join the councils growing Information Governance Service.This role will play a key part in providing information governance assurance for Bristol City Council.You will be a point of contact for Data Protection advice to colleagues at all levels including; providing advice on sharing and disclosure of personal information, data breach recording and management, Freedom of Information requests, liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office when necessary.You will also contribute to the management of overall information assurance by assisting with the development of the information assurance framework, carrying out monitoring and auditing activities, and supporting other team members and colleagues.We're looking for a candidate with:Knowledge and experience of fulfilling duties associated with Data Protection legislation in a large multi-disciplinary organisation.Ability to communicate at all levels, including experience of providing practical help, advice and guidance to staff and partners.Experience of handling a large and varied workload, and able to work in an environment that is often under pressure of competing deadlines and priorities.Experience of carrying out data breach investigations, and complaint handling and resolution is desired but not essentialWhy Bristol City Council?At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.If you share our values
and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role in more detail, then please feel free to contact Ben Hewkin (Head of Information Assurance) via email at ##### Tips on applyingIn filling out the application form, please bear in mind that we'll be looking for specific evidence and examples to show that you meet each of the essential criteria of the Job Specification. If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, please make sure you put the examples and evidence on the application form so that we're able to consider you.At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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