Information Governance

**The role**:
**Information Governance & Data Protection Specialist**

**Location - **London - Manchester - Nottingham - Hybrid working model.

Competitive Salary plus benefits

**The Role**

This role will play an important part in supporting data protection and information governance compliance company-wide. As an experienced information management and data protection professional, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of key Information Management Framework products and artefacts. You will provide sound planning, drafting and business analysis skills to support the delivery of policy and process developments aimed at maintaining compliance with our data protection obligations as we scale our activities as the UK’s Smart Metering Licensee.

**What will you be doing?**

Reporting to the Head of Information Governance & Data Protection, the Information Governance and Data Protection Specialist will play a critical role in driving continuing development of important information governance initiatives aimed at ensuring Smart DCC is compliant across all areas of the business.

**Key Objectives**
- Policy and process build for key data protection compliance artefacts
- Oversight of IAR and supporting artefacts
- Roadmap to support Information Governance framework for Smart DCC
- Drafting and development of appropriate policies
- Working with stakeholders to develop awareness raising and training framework to support information governance compliance across the organisation
- Provide appropriate monitoring, metrics and management information to managers

**What we are looking for**

**Technical Skills**
- Business planning, roadmap development and process mapping
- Broad understanding of technology and security controls
- Document development (Policies, Standards, Procedures, Guidelines)

**Soft Skills**
- Communication skills - being able to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
- Analytical skills - being able to quickly analyse situations and make appropriate decisions
- Personal networking skills - being able to quickly gain the confidence of other people and sustain trust
- Prioritisation - being able to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
- Continuous improvement - identify and suggest more efficient ways of using the tools and information available to achieve improved outcomes.

**Qualifications/Experience**
- Demonstrable experience of developing systems and processes to deliver information governance and data protection compliance
- Experience of collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to build holistic solutions to complex information problems
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy, process and toolkits
- Background experience in an Information Management or Data Protection role
- Experience in information security and working within an ISO27001 certified environment

**About the DCC**

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

**Company benefits**

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

**What to do now**

**Capita Opportunity Statement**
- The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and se