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Cabinet Office Hiring for Data Protection Officer at London Full Time
Details
Reference number
199056
Salary
£60,500 – £70,877
London £64,500 – £70,877 National £60,500 – £65,308
Grade
Grade 6
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
CO – Covid-19 Taskforce
Type of role
Other
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of posts
1
Location
Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, York
About the job
Summary
In May 2021, the Prime Minister made a statement in the House of Commons that the Government will establish an independent public inquiry on a statutory basis, with full powers under the Inquiries Act of 2005.
The COVID 19 Inquiry is a top government priority, highly anticipated by the public, and we are now looking for exceptional staff to join the team.
The Inquiry Data Protection Officer is a senior member of staff who can advise and challenge on Data Protection processes and practices in an independent manner. They will be responsible for identifying risks and ensuring the controls, policies and procedures are in place within the Inquiry to mitigate the identified risks.
The Inquiry Data Protection Officer will also enable the business to achieve its objectives in a safe and secure manner within an appropriate and proportionate set of controls, policies and procedures that prevent cyber attacks.
The Inquiry sits independent of the Government with the Cabinet office acting as the sponsoring department.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small, innovative, inclusive team and play an important part of setting up and shaping this high profile Inquiry.
Please note if there are any potential conflicts of interests with the subject matter, you are expected to raise these and discuss them, in confidence, with the senior recruiting manager in the first instance.
Job description
In line with Article 39 of GDPR, the job holder will be responsible for taking active and visible leadership to support and promote a positive Data Protection culture within the inquiry. They will have specific responsibilities for:
- Devising, managing and maintaining the strategy, policies, processes and procedures for meeting the requirements of data protection legislation.
- Monitoring the implementation of policies, processes and procedures across the Inquiry, and overseeing internal data protection audits.
- Advising the Chair and Panel and senior management on DPA related matters. Ensure they are able to make fully informed decisions on Inquiry data policies.
- Advising and supporting business areas in understanding their obligations under data protection legislation, highlighting any potential risks.
- Managing the notification of registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office and, where necessary, report data protection breaches within the statutory timeframe and any communication with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
- Be the first point of contact for the ICO and individuals whose data is processed.
- Ensuring that the rights of data subjects are upheld and that data subjects exercising their rights are dealt with correctly and to deadline.
- Supporting the business in the management of risk around data protection, advising on data protection impact assessments, and monitoring compliance.
- Delivering mandatory data protection training and ensuring awareness procedures are in place and monitor that all staff are appropriately trained and updated as necessary.
- Responsible for the Cyber Security governance and practice within the Inquiry and working with a supplier to ensure that cyber risks and issues are identified and appropriate remediation plans put in place and reported on to senior management.
- Work with business areas to ensure appropriate cyber security expertise is provided for business and IT projects and change.
- Investigating, or supporting the investigation of cyber security incidents alongside our technical colleagues and contractors.
Responsibilities
An in-depth knowledge of UK privacy and data protection legislation;
- Understanding of the typical security and technology and threats to the business that may affect data protection issues.
- The ability to anticipate and evaluate potential privacy and data protection compliance challenges (including changes to the law, organisational structures, business processes, etc.) and identify pragmatic solutions.
- The ability to assimilate and interpret information quickly; and explain complex legal, regulatory and policy requirements to colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.
- The ability to manage/prioritise a large and varied workload, take decisions under pressure on own initiative and meet challenging deadlines (setting and adjusting competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment).
- A commitment to continuing professional development by regularly self- assessing own training needs and taking steps to ensure any new objectives are identified and achieved.
The post holder is expected, as a minimum to either hold or attain a relevant professional qualification (within 6 months of appointment) e.g. the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/Europe) certifications and/or British Computer Society Certificate in Data Protection at Practitioner level which must cover the new GDPR.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Leadership
- Working Together
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
See our vetting charter.
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
This vacancy uses Success Profiles, and will assess your experience and skills in relation to the needs of the roles as set out in the job description.
Application process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a 500 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
You will also be asked to provide 250-word statements in relation to the Behaviours listed on the advert.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Making Effective Decisions. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Selection process
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Candidates successful at the application stage will be invited to a formal interview focused on the behaviours listed above, candidates strengths will also be assessed at interview.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘contact point for applicants’ section.
Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency within the last 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at here
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland/Access NI on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
Sam Green
Email :
Recruitment team :
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Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
