Schools Data Protection Officer

at  Carmarthenshire County Council

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
760
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Governance
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Carmarthen
Grade:
Grade J
Salary:
£40,221 - £44,428
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£20.84 - £23.03
Contract Hours
37.00
Come and join our team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection Officer to provide advice and support to schools to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and other data protection regulations and to support all data protection activities. This is a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing data privacy across schools.
We are looking for an individual with excellent knowledge and experience in Information Governance and Data Protection legislation. You will act as the primary point of contact for all data protection matters in schools; advise schools on data protection obligations and best practice; provide advice and guidance on Subject Access Requests (SAR); advise schools on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s) for new projects and operations; develop and maintain model policies for schools; ensure a robust training programme for schools on their data protection responsibilities; and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
This an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic organisation.
For further information please contact Lowri Williams, School Governance and Support Manager on 07747 763888 or lowrijwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Welsh language level - Verbal:
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
09/10/2024, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details