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Information Assurance and Data Protection Advisor
3 months ago
Overview:
This role involves working as part of the Information Assurance and Data Protection Branch, which provides advice and guidance to areas across the Scottish Government on data protection.
There is also scope to work on projects within the branch itself, including creating and improving internal guidance and training materials for other staff.
**Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement**
**Responsibilities**:
- Devising policies and guidance, and delivering advice to secure and protect personal data.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on data protection documentation, including impact assessments, privacy notices, and data sharing agreements.
- Investigating security incidents involving personal data and suggest containment and mitigation actions.
- Maintaining a corporate register of information assets, and providing advice to areas cataloguing their assets on this register
- Provide training and communication to inspire and influence others to handle data securely and lawfully.
- Cultivating key contacts in relevant business areas to share good practice in securing and protecting personal data and information assets.
**Competencies**
Communications and engagement
Self-awareness
Analysis and use of evidence
Improving performance
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:
No specific qualifications required.
**Essential Criteria**
1. Previous experience of working in data protection/information governance role and good knowledge of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, and Information Commissioner’s Office guidance.
2. Excellent communication skills and experience of communicating to different audiences, including senior management, with the ability to describe technical issues in a non-technical manner.
3. Proven organisational ability, and ability to work proactively and without supervision, show initiative and contribute ideas to improve team procedures.
4. An excellent team player with ability to work closely with others to deliver results.
**How To Apply**
- A CV (no longer than two A4 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, with particular reference to the essential criteria
- A Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words) explaining why you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience suitable for this role, with particular reference to the essential criteria
**DDaT Recruitment_-_Further_Information**
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**Diversity and Inclusion**
Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
**all** backgrounds, and work to ensure a positive recruitment experience where everyone is treated fairly, and with respect regardless of the outcome.
It’s not essential to be in a similar role right now. You may be working in another field or returning from a career break - the experiences you have gained through this can bring fresh perspectives to our teams and work.
**As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.**
**Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
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