Senior Data Protection Practitioner
Senior Data Protection Practitioner
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you passionate about safeguarding personal data and ensuring organisations uphold the highest standards of information governance Join Social Security Scotlands Data Protection and Information Governance team as a Senior Data Protection Practitionerand play a vital role in maintaining public trust and compliance within this highprofile exciting environment.
As a key member of our Data Protection and Information Governance branch you will lead on complex and sensitive issues related to data protection freedom of information and records management. You will support our teams in adhering to legislation and policy through investigations assessments and promoting best practice. Your expertise will help shape our approach to data protection by design and youll represent our data protection interests across various forums contributing to continuous improvement and organisational learning. Based in Dundee or Glasgow youll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment committed to high standards and professional development in this critical area.
Social Security Scotland an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over 300m Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.
We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland a positive and inclusive culture which supports our people to flourish by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect and recognise each others contributions.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The role is within the Data Protection Team which forms part of the Data Protection and Information Governance branch. The postholder will have line management responsibility for at least one data protection practitioner. The post sits within a team which is responsible for ensuring compliance with our obligations including:
- Ensuring data protection impact assessments are carried out and reviewed as required.
- Providing advice on data protection issues on Social Security Scotlands client services functions and products.
- Overseeing the maintenance of data sharing agreements in place with external partners such as DWP and HMRC.
- Providing advice on new data sharing requests received from external departments in conjunction with the Data Governance team.
- Carrying out learning and awareness activity to support data protection compliance across Social Security Scotland.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business to advise on data protection and information risk escalating issues to the Data Protection Manager and Data Protection Officer as required.
- Providing advice to ensure contracts with suppliers meet data protection requirements.
- Producing guidance and creating communications on data protection issues across Social Security Scotland.
Qualifications
Experience
- You will have demonstrable practical knowledge of data protection with experience of taking a lead role in an information governance environment.
- You will be confident in analysing complex information demonstrate excellent risk management skills and have the ability to make sound recommendations.
Behaviours
- Communicating and influencing
- Making effective decisions
- Seeing the big picture
- Leadership
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here: Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours ()
How to apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profiles above. Be sure to provide specific examples of work that youve done that showcase your relevant experience.
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications we may conduct an initial sift using the CV and Supporting Statement based on the first Experience criteria. Candidates who successfully pass this initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.
Candidates who are successful at sift stage will be invited to attend an Interview and Assessment. These will further assess the Experience and Behaviours listed in the job advert.
Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Assessment stage will receive full details of the assessment method to be used.
We aim to provide feedback on request. However if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.
Information Session
We are holding candidate information sessions for this role to provide you with information about the application and interview process as well as further information on the role and team.
The session will be held on Friday 16th May at 121pm
We will be talking about:
- The Senior Data Protection Practitioner role and Data Protection & Information Governance team
- About Social Security Scotland
- Our recruitment process
- Q&A with the hiring manager
Please join us using the link below to find out more about the role and working for Social Security Scotland.
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift w/c 22nd May
Interviews w/c 9th June TBC
Location In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.
About us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be either Glasgow or you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process please contact us at
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer support and recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Social Security Scotlands recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition Recruitment Civil Service Commission ()
If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles you can make a complaint by contacting Social Security Scotland at in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
