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At Adur & Worthing Councils we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our customers' data. As forward-thinking Councils, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Data Protection and Information Officer to lead on all aspects of the access to information regime, including processing and responding to information requests, advising on the availability of exemptions, monitoring and reporting on the Councils’ performance.

You will be the Councils’ designated Data Protection Officer ensuring that the Councils comply with:-

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)  Data Audits: Conduct regular data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and audits to identify risks and ensure that data processing activities comply with legal requirements. Training & Awareness: Design and deliver training programs to raise awareness of data protection practices among employees and foster a culture of privacy within the Councils. Incident Management: Lead the response to data breaches or incidents, ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate risks and notify relevant authorities within the required timelines. Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to senior management, employees, and stakeholders on data protection issues, ensuring that new projects and initiatives are designed with privacy in mind. Data Subject Requests: Oversee and manage data subject access requests (DSARs) to ensure timely and compliant responses to individuals exercising their data rights. Liaison: with data protection authorities and coordinate with legal teams on issues related to data protection as appropriate

Why Join Us?

This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to have a really rewarding role and join our excellent team. We are based in the Worthing Town Hall between the South Downs and the seafront, near to the town center, it is a healthy and vibrant place to work.

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in your covering letter section of the application form. 

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement Local Government Pension Training & development Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Employee resource groups/networks  Buddy Support Programme Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Does this role sound like you?