Data Protection and Information Governance Lead

1 week ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom SENSE, THE NATIONAL DEAFBLIND AND RUBELLA ASSOCIATION Full time
Job Description & Person Specification

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About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Protection and Information Governance Lead to join Sense's IT team. This role will be hybrid, based between home and our offices in Selly Oak.

You will be responsible for managing our GDPR compliance, focusing on Information Governance and GDPR compliance processes, and progressing various Data Protection initiatives. You will be the first point of contact for data protection queries, and will therefore have regular contact with stakeholders and end users to understand the issues, and provide guidance to the Executive team and the Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities:
  1. Develop and maintain the Sense Information Asset Register
  2. Improve and manage the DSAR process
  3. Manage the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process
  4. Support the revision of Data Protection Policy and associated documents, ensuring accessibility and ease of use
  5. Promote Data Protection and Information governance across the organisation, through communications, formal and informal training and other initiatives
  6. Develop and update the Data Protection and Cyber Security content on the Sense intranet (Engage)
  7. Act as a first point of contact for queries into the team in a timely manner and escalate where needed
  8. Develop and contribute to Sense policies and approach for use of corporate information systems, working closely with Technology and Data teams and Sense training teams to implement across the organisation
  9. Develop communications and training for use across the organisation, and organise awareness weeks for Information Governance and Data Protection
  10. Support the business in improving data protection and governance compliance, working closely with members of the Data and Information Governance Group (DIGG)
  11. Champion the information access rights of individuals, providing advice and guidance on their rights of access to their personal data and dealing with any of their issues, in line with GDPR and data protection legislation
To succeed in this role, you will have:
  1. Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Act
  2. Data Protection (GDPR) Foundation or Practitioner Certification or equivalent qualification
  3. Expert at use of Microsoft information management tools, including Sharepoint (essential) and Purview (desirable)
  4. Experience of developing Information governance processes and creating Information Asset Registers and Data Protection Impact Assessments
  5. Excellent communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner
  6. Proactive and with strong organisational skills
  7. Experience of working in a regulated environment desirable
  8. Understanding of Cyber Security principles and the role of the user in cyber defence
About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.

Closing Date

31/03/2025

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