Data Protection, Ai Governance

**Job Title**: Data Protection, AI Governance & Freedom Of Information Business Partner
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Salary**: £46,135.03 (£50,806.50 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
**Working Hours**: 35 hours per week
**Working Pattern**: Monday to Friday
**Location**: London/Liverpool / Hybrid

**The difference you will make as Data Protection, AI Governance & Freedom Of Information Business Partner.**

**About you**

We are looking for someone with:

- Understanding of Data Protection, Freedom of Information and other associated legislation
- Good level of IT skills and literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate self-motivation
- Have good analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate good organizational skills
- Be proactive in setting goals and achieving deadlines

**Why Riverside?**

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

**Working with us, you’ll enjoy**:

- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits

**Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside**:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

**Role Profile**

**Role requires you to**:

- Support the Group Head of Data Protection **, Transparency and AI Governance**and the Lead Data Protection and AI Governance Business Partner in the execution of their duties
- Act as first point of contact within the Group for queries relating to data protection, freedom of information and associated legislation
- Provide practical second line advice, guidance and support to all relevant areas to the Group
- Administer and manage all statutory records held by the Data Protection Team relating to data protection, freedom of information and associated legislation, including mailboxes,
- Define and develop the FOISA process, including the ongoing development of a publication scheme pursuant to Riverside Scotland
- Champion information rights, providing clear and coherent guidance to colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers
- Provide support and guidance for the data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) process within the Group
- Support the review of relevant contracts (data processors, information sharing agreements, etc) for the Group to ensure data protection compliance.
- Assist in the preparation of papers for the relevant committee/board meetings.
- Produce relevant management information for the Group, including breach reporting, key risk reporting and compliance with statutory timeframes
- Prepare the renewal for relevant registration/subscriptions e.g., Information Commissioners Office
- Plan, coordinate and develop regular, timely and relevant internal data privacy communications via appropriate channels.
- Support business functions in developing control frameworks that deliver compliance with the DPA and FoIA.

**AI Governance**
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the groups AI governance framework and best practices across the Group
- Maintain up-to-date records of all AI systems, projects, models, and third-party engagements across the Group
- Support the documentation and cataloguing processes for AI initiatives, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Advise on appropriate organisational controls to support AI governance, including the use of designated tools and technologies.
- Participate in AI risk classification, assessment, and mitigation activities as directed by the Head of AI Governance/Lead Business Partner
- Conduct due diligence and risk evaluations for AI initiatives involving external vendors or partners.
- Assist in the completion of regular reports and dashboards on AI compliance, risks, and performance metrics for leadership review.
- Assist in developing and delivering training programs on AI ethics, governance, risk, and compliance to internal stakeholders.
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