Dundee, Glasgow
Job Summary
Are you an experienced data protection and information governance expert seeking a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Data Protection and Information Governance Lead for Social Security Scotland and take the next step in your career.
In this pivotal role, you will shape the data protection landscape across the organisation while leading and mentoring three specialised teams. We are seeking candidates with in-depth domain knowledge and a proven track record of effectively managing large, diverse teams in complex environments.
In this role, strong leadership skills are essential to not only inspire and motivate your teams but also to navigate and manage team dynamics effectively. You will be required to implement a firm yet supportive approach that fosters collaboration and cohesion. By promoting open communication and addressing challenges head-on, you will cultivate a constructive working environment where differing perspectives are valued and harnessed, ultimately driving the teams to work cohesively and achieve shared goals in data protection and information governance.
You will manage and lead three teams setting direction and policy for these specialist areas and ensuring their effectiveness and performance for the organisation.
Job Description
* Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of data protection and information governance policies, processes, and services. Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Chief Data Officer and stakeholders, to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
* Team Management: Manage and direct three teams focused on corporate and client data protection and records management. Set clear goals, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and enhance team effectiveness.
* Data Protection Oversight: Serve as the Data Protection Officer for Social Security Scotland. Guide senior leadership and work with the Scottish Government Data Protection Officer to ensure adherence to legal requirements, address data breaches, and promote privacy within all data processing activities.
* Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong data protection and information governance partnerships with the Scottish Government, UK Ministerial Departments, and Local Government, ensuring collaborative compliance efforts.
* Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training for staff at all levels to foster a privacy-focused culture throughout the organisation.
* Compliance Monitoring: Evaluate organisational compliance with data protection laws and governance standards, ensuring performance metrics are met and communicated to executive leadership.
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.
Experience
* Extensive knowledge of data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and Public Records (Scotland) Act, with experience in managing compliance within a large organisation.
* Proven ability to build effective networks and partnerships across organisational boundaries, fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven track record of successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams through change, fostering collaboration and positive working relationships whilst enhancing team performance and cohesion.
Behaviours
* Leadership (Level 4)
* Communicating and Influencing (Level 4)
* Seeing the big picture (Level 4)
* Delivering at pace (Level 4)
Selection process details
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift – w/c 21st April 2025
Interview – w/c 5th May 2025
Location – In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard 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)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Contact point for applicants
* Name : Resourcing Team
* Email : recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
* Telephone : 08001577194
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