Data Protection Manager

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 Data Protection Managerand play a vital role in maintaining public trust and compliance within this high-profile exciting environment.

As a key member of our Data Protection and Information Governance team you will lead on issues of particular complexity and sensitivity as necessary and will use your knowledge and experience to build capability and support the professional development of members of the team.

You will support our teams in adhering to legislation and policy through assessments stakeholder engagement 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.

Responsibilities
The role is within the Data Protection and Information Governance Team which forms part of the Data Services branch. The post-holder will have line management responsibility for at least two Senior Data Protection Practitioners. Key aspects of the role include:

• Taking a lead role in embedding and delivering our data protection by design and data sharing strategies.

• Providing expert advice on complex data protection issues across Social Security Scotland particularly to senior staff.

• Overseeing the production maintenance and review of data protection impact assessments.

• Overseeing the production maintenance and review 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 wider Data Services branch.

• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the business to advise on data protection and information risk escalating issues to the Data Protection Officer as required.

• Providing advice to ensure contracts with suppliers meet data protection requirements.

• Working collaboratively with the Data Protection Officer and other Data Protection Manager to agree objectives to drive improvements based on findings from risk breach and assurance monitoring.

Qualifications
You must have or be willing to work towards an approved accreditation such as the British Computer Society Data Protection Practitioner Certificate or relevant equivalent.

Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements

Experience

1. You will have demonstrable practical knowledge of data protection with experience of taking a lead role in a data protection and information governance environment.

2. You will have a strong track record of continuous improvement working closely with others to identify where things could be made better and then working in partnership to make those improvements happen.

Behaviours

• Leadership (Level 4)
• Communicating and influencing (Level 4)
• Seeing the big picture (Level 4)
• Delivering at pace (Level 4)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.

How to apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.

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. The interview 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 skills to be assessed and the assessment methods 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.

Expected Timeline(subject to change)
Sift - w/c 1st December
Interview w/c 15th December
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 9 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.

Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.

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 and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

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.

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via

Apply before - Monday 1st December 2025 @ 23:55

Contact Name- Marie-Clare Hamilton
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