Alliance Data Protection Advisor

**Alliance Data Protection Advisor x2**

**Location**:Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

**Salary**: Starts at £23,100 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £25,353 per annum (This is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours)

**Job Type**:1 x 37 hours per week, Permanent **and** 1 x 30 hours per week, Permanent
**The Role**
- Are you an organised individual who is customer focused and a strong team player?_
- Do you have the skills or ability to make good decision following research? _
- Could you manage a demanding and varied workload?_

If you are you interested in privacy legislation and assisting in the Police process requests under the Rights of Individuals, then the data protection team are expanding and recruiting new Advisor roles. The roles can be based either at Police HQ Middlemoor,Exeter or Police HQ Winfrith. After an initial 6 months you could also have some flexibility to work from home/remotely.

To provide support to the Alliance Data Protection and Information Sharing Manager in ensuring that both Devon and Cornwall Police, and Dorset Police comply with the Data Protection Act 2018and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In particularto:

- Deal with disputes and challenges regarding the accuracy and completeness of the personal data disclosed under the Subject Access process. Justify own decisions made. If the dispute / query is not resolved at the 'first pass’ point of the DP Advisor, therole holder will escalate to the Data Protection & Information Sharing Manager for resolution.
- Research/retrieve information from systems used by both Forces. Liaise with other Departments and points of contact in order to collate information for the Subject Access process.
- Assist in the delivery of training sessions/workshops regarding Data Protection
- Ensure that new members of the Force complete the data protection induction e-learning process and maintain the record to confirm compliance.
- Supporting the DP and ISA Manager in providing advice and assistance in wider DP and Information Sharing matters. To include advice around the Acceptance into Service (AIS) processes; providing general advice on whether any DPA offence has been committed.
- Participate in meetings in either Force and attend courses as required with regard to Subject Access.
- Participate in meetings regionally or nationally when required.

**Qualifications/Skills**
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
- An understanding of the principles around disclosure
- Ability to undertake effective research.
- Good decision-making skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word with the ability to use multiple bespoke IT systems (or similar).

**Company Benefits**
- A completive salary with yearly increments.
- 24 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time workers.
- Sick pay allowance, variable in accordance with length of service.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Supportive training and mentoring, including with IT and systems.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, including for immediate family, and Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Continuing Professional Development.
- Access to Force gym

**Interview Process**

**To Apply