Senior Data Protection Practitioner (1280) - #141176
Social Security Scotland
Date: 1 week ago
City: Dundee
Contract type: Part time
Dundee, Glasgow
Job Summary
Are you passionate about safeguarding personal data and ensuring organisations uphold the highest standards of information governance? Join Social Security Scotland’s Data Protection and Information Governance team as a Senior Data Protection Practitioner and play a vital role in maintaining public trust and compliance within this high-profile, exciting environment.
As a key member of our Data Protection and Information Governance branch, you will lead on complex and sensitive issues related to data protection, freedom of information, and records management. You will support our teams in adhering to legislation and policy through investigations, assessments, and promoting best practice. Your expertise will help shape our approach to data protection by design, and you’ll represent our data protection interests across various forums, contributing to continuous improvement and organisational learning. Based in Dundee or Glasgow, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment committed to high standards and professional development in this critical area.
Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.
We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland, a positive and inclusive culture, which supports our people to flourish, by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect, and recognise each other’s contributions.
Job Description
The role is within the Data Protection Team, which forms part of the Data Protection and Information Governance branch. The post-holder will have line management responsibility for at least one data protection practitioner. The post sits within a team which is responsible for ensuring compliance with our obligations including:
The role is within the Data Protection Team, which forms part of the Data Protection and Information Governance branch. The post-holder will have line management responsibility for at least one data protection practitioner. The post sits within a team which is responsible for ensuring compliance with our obligations including:
Success ProfilesWe 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
Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have 11.5 public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable.
A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here - www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk.
Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working.
Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme.
Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.
Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them.
Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.
Selection process details
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift - w/c 22nd May
Interviews – w/c 9th June TBC
Location - In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
To apply please submit an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply at Advertisers Site’ button.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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
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.
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).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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
https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/working-with-us/help-with-your-application
Job Summary
Are you passionate about safeguarding personal data and ensuring organisations uphold the highest standards of information governance? Join Social Security Scotland’s Data Protection and Information Governance team as a Senior Data Protection Practitioner and play a vital role in maintaining public trust and compliance within this high-profile, exciting environment.
As a key member of our Data Protection and Information Governance branch, you will lead on complex and sensitive issues related to data protection, freedom of information, and records management. You will support our teams in adhering to legislation and policy through investigations, assessments, and promoting best practice. Your expertise will help shape our approach to data protection by design, and you’ll represent our data protection interests across various forums, contributing to continuous improvement and organisational learning. Based in Dundee or Glasgow, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment committed to high standards and professional development in this critical area.
Social Security Scotland, an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.
We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland, a positive and inclusive culture, which supports our people to flourish, by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect, and recognise each other’s contributions.
Job Description
The role is within the Data Protection Team, which forms part of the Data Protection and Information Governance branch. The post-holder will have line management responsibility for at least one data protection practitioner. The post sits within a team which is responsible for ensuring compliance with our obligations including:
- Ensuring data protection impact assessments are carried out and reviewed as required.
- Providing advice on data protection issues on Social Security Scotland’s client services functions and products.
- Overseeing the maintenance of data sharing agreements in place with external partners such as DWP and HMRC.
- Providing advice on new data sharing requests received from external departments in conjunction with the Data Governance team.
- Carrying out learning and awareness activity to support data protection compliance across Social Security Scotland.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business to advise on data protection and information risk, escalating issues to the Data Protection Manager and Data Protection Officer as required.
- Providing advice to ensure contracts with suppliers meet data protection requirements.
- Producing guidance and creating communications on data protection issues across Social Security Scotland.
The role is within the Data Protection Team, which forms part of the Data Protection and Information Governance branch. The post-holder will have line management responsibility for at least one data protection practitioner. The post sits within a team which is responsible for ensuring compliance with our obligations including:
- Ensuring data protection impact assessments are carried out and reviewed as required.
- Providing advice on data protection issues on Social Security Scotland’s client services functions and products.
- Overseeing the maintenance of data sharing agreements in place with external partners such as DWP and HMRC.
- Providing advice on new data sharing requests received from external departments in conjunction with the Data Governance team.
- Carrying out learning and awareness activity to support data protection compliance across Social Security Scotland.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business to advise on data protection and information risk, escalating issues to the Data Protection Manager and Data Protection Officer as required.
- Providing advice to ensure contracts with suppliers meet data protection requirements.
- Producing guidance and creating communications on data protection issues across Social Security Scotland.
Success ProfilesWe 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
- You will have demonstrable practical knowledge of data protection with experience of taking a lead role in an information governance environment.
- You will be confident in analysing complex information, demonstrate excellent risk management skills and have the ability to make sound recommendations.
- Communicating and influencing
- Making effective decisions
- Seeing the big picture
- Leadership
Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days annual leave on joining us. This will increase to 30 days after four full years of service. You will also have 11.5 public and privilege days of leave every year. We also offer Flexi-time. Any extra hours you've worked can be taken as leave when suitable.
A Civil Service Pension - This job comes with a Civil Service pension. New joiners to the Civil Service will join a career average pension scheme as standard. Read more here - www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk.
Healthy work life balance - We can offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job shares. We also encourage flexible working.
Discounts - You can enjoy a vast range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts through our benefit scheme.
Personal support for you - Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.
Volunteering special leave - Up to six days paid special leave a year for volunteering. We support our staff to help causes important to them.
Great locations - Our bright and modern offices in the heart of Dundee and Glasgow have been designed with staff in mind. Both locations are ideal for public transport.
Selection process details
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift - w/c 22nd May
Interviews – w/c 9th June TBC
Location - In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
To apply please submit an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply at Advertisers Site’ button.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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
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.
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).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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 : Resourcing Team
- Email : [email protected]
- Telephone : 08001577194
- Email : [email protected]
https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/working-with-us/help-with-your-application
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