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 in...