United Kingdom Job Openings
Carmarthenshire County Council
Schools Data Protection Officer
Carmarthen
FULL TIME
September 19, 2024
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We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
760
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Governance
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Carmarthen
Grade:
Grade J
Salary:
£40,221 - £44,428
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£20.84 - £23.03
Contract Hours
37.00
Come and join our team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection Officer to provide advice and support to schools to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection regulations and to support all data protection activities. This is a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing data privacy across schools.
We are looking for an individual with excellent knowledge and experience in Information Governance and Data Protection legislation. You will act as the primary point of contact for all data protection matters in schools; advise schools on data protection obligations and best practice; provide advice and guidance on Subject Access Requests (SAR); advise schools on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s) for new projects and operations; develop and maintain model policies for schools; ensure a robust training programme for schools on their data protection responsibilities; and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
This an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic organisation.
For further information please contact Lowri Williams, School Governance and Support Manager on 07747 763888 or lowrijwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
We are looking for an individual with excellent knowledge and experience in Information Governance and Data Protection legislation. You will act as the primary point of contact for all data protection matters in schools; advise schools on data protection obligations and best practice; provide advice and guidance on Subject Access Requests (SAR); advise schools on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s) for new projects and operations; develop and maintain model policies for schools; ensure a robust training programme for schools on their data protection responsibilities; and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
This an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic organisation.
For further information please contact Lowri Williams, School Governance and Support Manager on 07747 763888 or lowrijwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Welsh language level - Verbal:
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
09/10/2024, 23:55
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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