Data Protection Manager

RSR are currently recruiting for a Data Protection Manager to work on a full-time contract within UK Policing.
The role will be based near Locks Heath, Hampshire.

The role is paying £24.39p per hour (PAYE)

Job purpose:

To work within the National Police Freedom Of Information and Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) providing a specialist advice and support service to all UK police forces in respect of data protection legislation. To maintain and deliver a National DP Training package, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action.

Main Responsibilities:
1 To manage and respond to requests for personal data made to the NPCC by individuals under the subject access provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018.
2 To promote Data Protection awareness to all NPCC staff through training, advice, policies and procedures.
3 To maintain a specialist and technical knowledge of the details and provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Code of Practice on the Management of Police Information (MoPI), other associated legislation governing retention and disclosure of information and NPCC guidelines.
4 To provide specialist and technical advice on the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
5 To develop, manage and deliver national DP training across the Police service. To undertake continuous assessment/evaluation of the training programmes, ensuring that it is appropriate to the needs of individuals, the organisation and is of a consistently high standard.
6 To provide national advice and assistance to Force DP staff of all levels on Data Protection and other legislative issues surrounding the obtaining, sharing and disclosure of information.
7 To attend both internal and external meetings as required with other public authorities and partner agencies to ensure consistency in the application of DP and to represent the views of the NPCC Data & Analytics Board.
8 To compile reports and present issues to NPCC Senior management and the NPCC DP and FOI National Portfolio group.
9 Any other duties commensurate with the role and grade as may be reasonably requested by the NPFDU manager.
10. Responsible for Information Management within NPFDU, with support and oversight from the Information Asset Owner

Essential Skills & Experience:

Essential:
 Substantial knowledge of Data Protection and Human Rights Acts and related legislation.
 Possess highly effective interpersonal, analytical skills and communication skills, both verbal and written, and has the ability to influence senior management.
 To demonstrate ability to present reports recommending improvements in processes and data recording to comply with national and local requirements to senior staff.
 Experience of training delivery and/or presentations.

Desirable:
 Knowledge of Police organisation and structure, criminal law and police regulations.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now.