Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber About the job Job summary This position is based nationally. Job description The Role Were recruiting a Data Protection Team Business Delivery Manager on a 12 Month Fixed Term basis here at MoJ (Ministry of Justice) Security and Information Directorate, to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Protection Team (DPT). Knowledge and information are the lifeblood of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). They can transform the way we deliver public services as well as the relationship between government and public. It is important for the Department to show that we are capable of handling information carefully as well as making it readily available and widely accessible wherever we can and should. Managing information well can have a direct impact on our ability to deliver core services to our customers. The Data Protection Team is responsible for helping business groups across the department manage and use personal information in a manner compatible with the law. Its core function is to promote compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation across policies, projects, processes and services which involve personal data, through the provision of bespoke advice, training and guidance to business areas. Reporting to the Deputy Data Protection Officer, you will be responsible for management of finances, people, engagement, portfolio, contract management and the running of the office of the Data Protection Officer. The purpose of the Business Delivery Manager is to: Support the office of the Data Protection Officer with the operational running of the Data Protection Team To manage the Data Protection Team Coordinators and Administrators Deliver specific projects to support the transformation of the DPT operations. Manage and oversee the ICO Concerns process and escalate potential risks to meeting statutory requirements The role will be responsible for: Supporting the work of the Data Protection Team in order to deliver the data protection strategy, prioritising complex issues Responding to ad hoc requests for information, including Freedom of Information (FOI), Cabinet Committee correspondence and Parliamentary Questions Developing accurate insights and recommendations on a broad range of topics Supporting business planning and reporting and audit management as required Contributing and to commissions from within the business and cross-government Managing space moves and re-organisations as required Shaping and delivering ad hoc projects to improve the DPT operations Day-to-day management of the DPT mailboxes and the data protection compliance tool, OneTrust Skills and Experience Required Working in a Deputy Director or Director level office, or data protection team in a government department or other large, high profile organisation Producing accurate insights and recommendations on a broad range of topics Strong analytical skills and report development Engaging with risk and audit functions in a complex organisation Shaping and delivering projects Building relationships easily with people at different levels of an organisation Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus and alignment of the teams activities - including experience of the management of a team of information security / assurance specialists. Organised and efficient, and deliver at pace Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable A data protection/GDPR qualification e.g. CIPP/E or CIPM In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles, a flexible framework, to assess candidates against a range of elements using a variety of selection methods, therefore giving you the opportunity to demonstrate the various elements required to be successful in the role. The sift will be based on the following behaviours: a. Managing a Quality Service b. Delivering at pace c. Working together d. Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service will be the lead behaviour, so if there a lot of applicants we will sift solely on this. Selection process details All candidates must submit a CV and Statement of Suitability (of up to 1000 words) which demonstrates the key behaviours required for the role. Note: due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback after the CV review (sift) stage. At the interview we will be assessing your technical/specialist skills and experience, testing your ability through relevant assessments and asking you questions around the behaviours we require to be successful in this role. Person specification Please refer to job description. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Communicating and Influencing Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: A current, and constantly renewed understanding of both UK GDPR and DPA 2018. Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,463, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,011 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Telephone : 0845 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/ Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail