SYP - Information Compliance Clerk - May 20

Role: Information Compliance Clerk

Department: Performance and Governance

Location: Churchill Way, Chapeltown, Sheffield (subject to review of department location)

Salary: Band C - £22,047 - £24,660

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

Deal with requests for information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and maintain the integrity of South Yorkshire Police systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out audits of all South Yorkshire Police Information Systems.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed reports on above audits for the attention of the Deputy Chief Constable, District Commanders and in making recommendations on Force procedures in relation to those matters covered in the audit report.
• Process applications under the provisions of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act, including complex decision-making and, where necessary, assist with the processing of internal reviews.
• Regularly negotiate with members of the public over the telephone in order to clarify requests for information and ensure that the Unit operates efficiently but with a customer focus
• Advise the Force and members of the public on all aspects of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts, both face to face and over the telephone.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of Data Protection, Freedom of Information and information security issues .
• Research and prepare documentation covering all aspects of the unit’s remit.

Any other duties commensurate with the responsibility of the role.

Skills and experience:

• Awareness of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, and information security issues.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to travel throughout the Force area.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position including desirable skills, please refer to the attached role profile.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Tuesday 9th June 2020 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the HR Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact informationcompliance@southyorks.pnn.police.uk. Please do not contact this email address for an application form.

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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