Data Protection Advisor - Local Authority

Overview

Role:
Data Protection Advisor x 3
Contract Length:
Until March 2027

Location:

Middlemoor, Exeter
IR35:
Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £18.55 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Data Protection Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

• The Data Protection (DP) Advisor is responsible for the end to end process of Subject Access applications within the legal timescale of a calendar month
• Provide bespoke advice as subject matter expert to internal and external customers regarding the process of subject access applications, and insight into what can be provided in a request of this nature.
• Deal with disputes and challenges regarding the accuracy and completeness of the personal data disclosed under the Subject Access process. Justify own decisions made. If the dispute / query is not resolved at the ‘first pass’ point of the DP Advisor, the role holder will escalate to the Data Protection & Information Sharing Manager for resolution.
• Research/retrieve information from systems used by both Forces. Liaise with other Departments and points of contact in order to collate information for the Subject Access process.
• Assist in the delivery of training sessions/workshops regarding Data Protection
• Ensure that new members of the Force complete the data protection induction e-learning process and maintain the record to confirm compliance.
• Supporting the DP and ISA Manager in providing advice and assistance in wider DP and Information Sharing matters. To include advice around the Acceptance into Service (AIS) processes; providing general advice on whether any DPA offence has been committed.
• Participate in meetings in either Force and attend courses as required with regard to Subject Access.
• Participate in meetings regionally or nationally when required.

This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to carry out duties from time to time that are either commensurate with/or lower than the grade of the post. In some posts this might include the ad-hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.

• Either hold or be prepared to work towards a formal qualification in Data Protection.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• An understanding of the principles around disclosure.
• Proven ability to undertake effective research.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Demonstrable ability to draft well-structured letters and reports outlining a particular rationale or justification for a decision.
• Experience in using MS Office.

If you are a Data Protection Advisor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will be made aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us