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Data Protection Officer

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 24.45 - 24.45 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Data Protection Officer to work within the Gloucestershire Constabulary 

Location: Quedgeley, Gloucester
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £22.45 per hour
End Date: April 2026
Working Pattern: Full Time Monday to Friday 37 hours per week (hybrid working after training maybe be available)

Are you passionate about data protection and ensuring compliance? Join our client, a prominent organisation in public services, as a Data Protection Officer! This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of data protection and freedom of information within a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do:

Lead the Charge: Serve as the Force Data Protection Officer and Freedom of Information Officer, providing expert advice and strategic guidance.
Ensure Compliance: Oversee the implementation of policies, ensuring adherence to the Authorised Professional practise (APP) for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Manage Breaches: Handle S55 Data Breaches, maintain a breach log, and liaise with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Advise on Legislation: Interpret relevant laws and provide compliance advice across various projects and levels within the organisation.
Team Management: Lead and support the Information Disclosure Team, conducting performance reviews and ensuring team objectives are met.
Training Champion: Develop and deliver a comprehensive training package on Data Protection and Freedom of Information for all staff.What We're Looking For:

Qualifications: Professional Data Protection and/or FOI qualification is essential.
Experience: Proven experience in Data Protection/FOI, particularly in decision-making. Team management experience is a plus!
Integrity & Communication: Ability to work confidentially with a high level of integrity and excellent verbal/written communication skills.Why Join Us?

Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and inclusive team atmosphere.

Additional Information:

Vetting Level: Must be vetted to a minimum of Management Vetting (MV & SC). You need to have been within the UK continually for a minimum of 5 years

If you're ready to take on this vital role and make a difference in data protection within public services, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Send us your CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Join our client in promoting transparency and safeguarding information-apply now!

Make your mark as a Data Protection Officer and help shape the future of information governance!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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