Alliance Data Protection Advisor

Devon & Cornwall
Internal Secondment
Please note that it is recommended that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment will need to seek support from their SMT for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying from their SMT. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.
a Fixed Term contract
31/12/2023
Alliance Information Management
Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
Hybrid Worker
A Hybrid Worker is an employee whose role can be performed remotely from a variety of alternative locations including force premises, partner organisation premises or a member of staff's home. 
Grade 4
Internal and External Recruitment
Starts at £24,921 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £27,351 per annum

The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours.

Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Yes

For additional information on allowances please see our "allowances" page

Part Time
30
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
11 January 2023

About the role

Are you an organised individual who is customer focused and a strong team player? Do you have the skills or ability to make good decision following research?  Could you manage a demanding and varied workload?

If you are you interested in privacy legislation and assisting in Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police process requests under the Rights of Individuals, then the data protection team are expanding and recruiting new Advisor roles. The roles can be based either at Police HQ Middlemoor Exeter or Police HQ Winfrith. After an initial 6 months you could also have some flexibility to work from home/remotely.

What benefits you get if you join us.

  • A completive salary with yearly increments.
  • 24 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time workers.
  • Sick pay allowance, variable in accordance with length of service.
  • Local government pension scheme.
  • Supportive training and mentoring, including with IT and systems.
  • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
  • Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
  • Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, including for immediate family, and Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
  • Continuing Professional Development.
  • Access to Force gyms

What we are looking for from applicants.

  • Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
  • An understanding of the principles around disclosure
  • Ability to undertake effective research.
  • Good decision-making skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word with the ability to use multiple bespoke IT systems (or similar). 

Interview process

 Please be advised that on the day of interviews there will be an assessment for us to determine attention to detail. This will be a short fictitious crime report.  Each candidate will be asked to highlight/cross through any parts of the content for redaction.  For example, any content of the report which refers to 3rd parties should be removed as it does not relate to the individual applying for access to their personal data.  More details will be explained on the day.

 Further Information about the role is available from the attached role profile. If there is any specific information that is not covered which you need advice on, please contact the hiring line manager, preferably by email.

04/01/2023, 12:00

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Tracey Furbear
Alliance Data Protection & Information Sharing Manager
07834482570
tracey.furbear@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

How to apply: To apply for this role please click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.