Job Description
Data Protection Manager
Leatherhead - Hybrid (minimum of 2 days a week onsite)
Primary Function
The Data Protection Manager will act as PFEWs expert in Data Protection and will be responsible for monitoring internal compliance, and Data Protection Impact and Assessments. The Data Protection Manager will lead and evaluate risk relating to privacy and data protection across the organisation and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to promote compliance.
This role will be responsible for ensuring that PFEW is compliant in UK GDPR and data protection laws, policies, awareness raising, training and audits. This person will act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for PFEW and will be the main point of contact for Information Commissioners Office (ICO). This person will report into the General Counsel and work closely with HQ departments, Branches, independent advisors and external parties.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and maintain PFEW compliance policies, procedures and standards for UK GDPR and other data protection laws
* Evaluate, implement and maintain data protection and privacy policies, and security around personal data according to data regulations
* Carry out Data Protection Impact Assessments and review processes, monitoring performance in relation to data regulations
* Be the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and act as the main point of contact for the ICO
* Main point of contact for data subjects and be the subject matter expert on issues relating to processing
* Review and process Freedom of Information (FOI) requests; ensuring that the required due diligence to potential risks and context of information requested is considered
* Lead and process data incidents and data breaches. Managing processes, responses and escalations. Advising the General Counsel and Senior Leadership team of data incident responses and data breaches
* Provide advice in relation to complaints and appeals by data subjects, including areas where the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act both have a bearing
* Lead PFEW response to any regulatory investigation or request for information
* Implementation of data protection audits to evidence compliance and accountability
* Design and implement data protection awareness raising, training and audits
* Oversee the maintenance of records required to demonstrate GDPR compliance
* Partner with arrange of stakeholders to advise and support with data related queries
* Line management and development of Data Protection Coordinator
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience of influencing, leading and educating peers on topics relating to data protection
* Expert in data protection laws and strong working knowledge of policies, awareness raising, training and audits
* Good working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, with the ability to assess risk and ensure context is considered
* Able to collaborate with stakeholders and work independently, with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality
* Have a pragmatic approach and ability to balance risk with operational benefits
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
* Data Protection qualification would be advantageous
What PFEW will offer you
We offer multiple benefits to our HQ employees including: flexible working, hybrid working, competitive salary, private healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced leave, employee assistance program, onsite free lunches and refreshments, free onsite gym, free onsite parking, 26 days holiday (increasing with length of service), mental health clinics, support for continuous professional development, employee discounts and more….
Interview Process
* Telephone Interview with Talent & Reward Manager
* Interview with General Counsel and Head of Strategy
* Final Interview with General Counsel and Chief of Staff
About Police Federation of England & Wales
When you join the Police Federation of England and Wales, you will be part of a non-for-profit organisation that serves more than 150,000 rank and file police officers in the political and personal arena. You will work with experts in policing, motivated colleagues, and front-line officers to position the organisation as the undisputed voice of policing.
If you enjoy working in a challenging and complex environment, connecting with a diverse range of people, Police Federation of England & Wales is a great place to work.