Data Protection & Information Security Officer

Our client is seeking a Data Protection & Information Security Officer, to be based in their Loughborough office on a 2-month contract that could be extended. 
 
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 
·    To Act as the statutory Data Protection Officer (DPO).
·    To keep under review and be knowledgeable about the latest developments under information security legislation and use this to keep the relevant policies, strategies and procedures up to date and ensuring the company's website is up to date.
·    To co-ordinate responses to requests received under Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation by recording and acknowledging requests, drafting responses and ensuring that target turnaround times are achieved.
·    Investigate all data breaches within the allotted timescales, providing solutions to reduce or mitigate risk. This will include issuing recommendations to minimise the risk to the data subject, minimising risk of reputational damage to the company and avoiding enforcement action and fines from the ICO.
·    Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with companies policies.
 
Experienced desired: 
 
·    Recent office administration experience.
·    Experience of maintaining up to date and accurate electronic and paper records.
·    Responding to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests.
·    Experience of interpretating policy and legislation and actioning changes where applicable.
·    Experience of presenting information in a variety of circumstances e.g., formal and informal meetings.
·    Experience of delivering training to a variety of audiences e.g., officers, councillors.
·    Working knowledge of MS Office including experience of using databases and spreadsheets.
·    Detailed understanding of the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts and other relevant information security legislation and guidance.
 
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
 
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