Information Governance & Data Protection Assistant (Temp)

Job Title: Information Governance & Data Protection Assistant (Temp – 3 month contract)

Company: Optima Plus Recruitment

Location: Basildon (Hybrid-with some office presence required)

Hours: 2-3 Days per week (Part-Time basis)

Daily Rate: £20.00 per hour

About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.

Job Description: The client are seeking support for the Information Governance and Data Protection Team. The role involves the handling of personal data and sensitive information on a regular basis. You will work closely with colleagues in legal, customer resolution centre assisting with the complaint’s procedure and co-ordinating responses to members of the public. 

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Information and Compliance Manager and the Data Protection Officer in managing and maintaining the compliance with data Protection and Freedom of information legislation.
• Advising on matters related to data privacy legislation and having due regard for risk relating processing operations, nature, scope, context and purpose of processing.
• Assisting in the review of procedure, policies, privacy notices, and contracts relating to processing of personal information.
• Assisting in the monitoring of compliance with data protection of related audits.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a register of processing activities and data life cycles, ensuring that each is compliant with legislation.
• Assisting in the establishment, testing, and monitoring of the data breach response process.
• Maintaining a log of any data privacy related incidents together with tracking resulting actions.
• Assisting with issuing relevant data protection due diligence forms (such as screening questionnaire, Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and other relevant compliant forms)
• Assisting in the development and delivery of training as required to ensure that staff are adequately informed of policies and their obligations

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a local authority environment, or a data protection function in a relevant public or private organisations.
• Confident in handling public enquiries and providing a high level of customer service.
• Experience of working in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Relevant qualification and knowledge of Data Protection Act and UK GDPR.
• Understanding of local and national government legislation.
• Excellent IT skills, including SharePoint, Outlook Word and Excel.

How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 10th November 2024

Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.