The role ofDeputy Data Protection Officerin Cafcass’sInformation Assurance teamis a specialist position reporting to Cafcass Information Assurance Manager / Data Protection Officer. The post holder will support Cafcass in ensuring ongoing compliance with data protection legislation, as well as leading Freedom of Information (FoI) responses made under the Act and communicating with the UK Regulator.
The successful candidate will have the necessary experience as a data protection practitioner to deputise for Cafcass DPO whilst also acting as Information Assurance Officer. The post holder will promote data protection as an essential principle in the organisation through training and advice on all aspects of data protection compliance, including but not limited to the application of individuals rights, investigating suspected data breaches, delivery of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA), data sharing, retention, information security as well as data mapping, records management and an understanding of Information Asset Registers.
You will have detailed practical / professional knowledge of the relevant legislations, how it is applied and have an understanding on the application of exemptions. You will need the ability to communicate this in a manner that is easy to understand and implement.
You will take a proactive, collaborative approach to promoting an organisational culture of information security to support all staff and teams towards an understanding and appreciation of their responsibilities.
To be successful in this role, you will;
- Be able to evidence professional experience as a data protection practitioner
- Be able to evidence professional experience as a Freedom of Information practitioner
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of information governance.
- Experience on providing guidance on the complexities of applying DP exemptions on the application of individual rights
- Minimum 3 years recent / current experience as a data protection practitioner
- Be able to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately, planning and completing work to agreed timescales
- Work independently, drawing on your initiative and self-motivation, as well as collaborating with others as part of a team
- Display an understanding of confidentiality issues including data protection
Further information about the role and what we’re looking for in terms of qualifications / experience / skills from candidates can be found in the ‘job description’ (go to Vacancy Documents at the top of this page).
To apply for this role, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete the short application process. Before you do, we would like to outline the potential timescale we are working towards:
Closing date for applications: 24th March 2025
Initial interviews: w/c 31st March 2025
Panel interviews: w/c 7th April 2025
If you would like to informally discuss this role prior to applying, please contact . Please note we cannot accept applications via email, only by completing our online application process.
Please note we may close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should we feel we have sufficient applications. Our application process is very quick and simple and so encourage you to apply now.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also a Disability Confident Employer which further underlines our commitment to employ, train, retain and develop the careers of colleagues with disabilities.
Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with theDBS code of practiceand our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing theCafcass DBS policy.
