Data Protection & Risk Officer

Your new companyA public sector organisation, based in the Southampton area. You will spend most of your time in the office, but hybrid working, with up to 2 days a week working from home, is on offer.Your new role

• This is a hands-on data protection role but also holds DPO level responsibility and responsibility for maintaining the Risk Management framework of the organisation.
• As Data Protection Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining data protection requirements and providing advice and support across the organisation.
• You will process Information Rights requests, (FOI), including Subject Access, Objection and Erasure requests, and liaise with Data Subjects and relevant third parties. You will complete Data Protection impact assessments (DPIAs) in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation and monitor performance of the assessments.
• You will review and make recommendations on Data Sharing agreements and act as the first point of contact for data breaches and conduct any subsequent investigation.
• You will provide advice, guidance and training at all levels of the organisation and across business areas in support of Risk Management and corporate governance.
• You will be instrumental in building and improving existing processes.
• You will maintain the strategic risk register and contribute to and implement the Risk Management Strategy and appropriate systems.
• You will support and encourage a culture of risk management across the organisation.
• This role will also manage the framework to ensure the organisation reviews, maintains, and updates its policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will ideally hold a qualification in Data Protection and Risk or be happy to undertake relevant studies.
• Professional knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, including the Law Enforcement Directive, the UK-GDPR, and other relevant privacy legislation.
• Experience of working in information governance, dealing with personal data requests, and handling information in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Professional knowledge of Risk Management and the ISO31000 standard.
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbal.
• Experience of delivering training.

What you'll get in return

• Salary c£47500,
• Hybrid working c 2 days a week, working from home, although this is dependent on business needs and your flexibility may be required.
• Competitive pension scheme;
• Generous annual leave allowance;

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