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Overview

Our well known Client are a large local employer, providing a range of services to the island's business and domestic marketplace. As part of planned growth within their team, they now require an experienced Data Protection / Information Officer.

Reporting to the Board Secretary & Policy Manager, the Data Protection Officer will be responsible for:

• The development of information and document management systems to promote efficiency and electronic governance of all information
• To inform and advise the business on obligations in relation to processing including subject rights, records of processing activities, security of processing and notification and communication of breaches
• Guiding the business through compliance with the requirements of General Data Protection Regulations and Freedom of Information legislation, with active participation in various policy councils/committees
• Raising awareness and engendering compliance through cultural change, and staff training
• The assistance with coordination of Freedom of Information, Access to Government Information and Data Access requests
• Management of the relationship with the Public Records Office (PRO), and file submission and retrieval from the PRO including the development of future methodologies for archiving
• Occasional briefings to the Executive Team and Board

The ideal candidate for the role of Data Protection Officer here will have:

• Expert understanding of records administration
• Expert understanding of the Freedom of Information Act
• Expert knowledge of data protection law and practice
• In depth understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations
• Excellent computer skills and experience of a broad range of IT applications
• Ability to generate enthusiasm and commitment in others and demonstrate your own approach whilst remaining calm under pressure and in control when under stress
• Ability to communicate in a clear and persuasive way
• Flexibility in re-thinking your approach to persuading others
• Experience of delivering an excellent service to internal and external customers, whilst proactively seeking ways to maintain and improve high standards of service
• Project/time management skills with a high level of self-discipline and personal organisation