SYP - Data Protection Officer

Role: Data Protection Officer

Department: The Data Office

Location:  Carbrook, Sheffield (plus agile working)

Salary: £42,783 - £47,058

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

 To undertake role of Statutory DPO. Reporting to Chief Data Officer in relation to business strategy and SIRO to advise them in their executive accountability role.

 Key responsibilities include the following:

• Act as the Force Data Protection Officer, a role identified in key legislation, regarding all matters associated with data protection. Providing professional and technical advice and guidance to the organisation on statutory obligations and compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UKGDPR.
• You will provide a data protection framework in which to demonstrate accountability and maintain public trust.
• The post holder will have an extensive knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and the College of Policing APP for Information Management. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act will also be required.
• You will have a good understanding of the Policing Sector and the requirements under UK GDPR and Law Enforcement processing.

Skills and experience:

• Possess a level 7 data protection qualification and five years equivalent experience dealing with data protection matters. You will undertake Data Protection Officer Practitioner training and commit to achieving a level 7 qualification if this isn’t already held.
• Management experience and able to demonstrate ability to develop effective ways of working, performance, KPIs and providing and excellent customer service.
• Experience of risk management and working to a risk management framework.
• Experience of managing culture change.
• Understanding of Data Protection in a policing context

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

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

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:

16 November 2021 at 23:55

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

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Frances Wilson on 07818 561608.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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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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Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.