Deputy Data Protection Officer
- Derby
- £48,710-51,802 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary – Grade L- £48, 710 - £51, 802 per year
Hours – Full time, 37 hours a week
Contract type – Permanent
Location – Hybrid, Remote Working & The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FSJoin Derby City Council as our Deputy Data Protection Officer and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the personal data of our community. As a key member of our Information Governance team, you will ensure compliance with data protection laws, support the development of data protection policies, and provide expert advice across the organisation. If you are passionate about data privacy and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to contribute to our mission of maintaining the highest standards of data protection.The successful applicant will act as a team leader for the Information Governance Team and deputise the Council’s Data Protection Officer. The Council’s Information Governance Team is responsible for advising employees and customers on a range of issues such as data protection, freedom of information (FOI) and environmental information.Daily tasks will include (but are not limited to):
- Overseeing FOI and data protection compliance
- People management
- Advising a range of stakeholders on complex information governance matters
- Reviewing information sharing agreements
- Reviewing information governance policies
- Interpreting legislation, standards and case law
The successful applicant will need the following:
- Experience of managing a team
- An extensive and in-depth knowledge of DPA, FOI & EIR legislation
- High level of literacy and numeracy skills for the development of policies, procedures, communications, training courses, report writing and self-assessment audits
- A flexible and a can-do approach
- Knowledge of and understanding of the workings of the Information Commissioner's Office in terms of its role, the sanctions it can apply etc.
- Experience of advising senior officers on information governance related issues
- Experience of reviewing and drafting information governance related policies
- Experience of managing and implementing projects working to deadlines
Employee benefits include:
- Discount Schemes
- Cycle2work scheme
- Employee Passport to Leisure
- Work-life balance scheme
- Childcare Plus
- Hybrid working
Applications that do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 3 August 2025.Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
- Flexible work/life balance scheme
- Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
- Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
- Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
- Support for colleagues who are carers
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/