About this role
This Data Protection Officer contract role sits within Islington Council’s Information Governance Team in Highbury, supporting the Data Protection Officer and Information Management Lead to embed high standards of data protection across the Council. You will help ensure compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, acting as first point of contact for data breach reports and escalating matters to the DPO as required. Responsibilities include managing the Data Protection mailbox, supporting the Information Asset Owner network, assisting the Access to Information Team with scanning and reviewing information before disclosure, and coordinating the Information Governance Board. The rate is £22.87 per hour PAYE, working two days onsite and three days from home.
Job Description
Data Protection Support Officer
Islington Council
£22.87 ph PAYE
Ongoing contract
2 days onsite, 3 days wfh
Job Overview
To work as part of the Information Governance (IG) Team, supporting the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Management Lead to embed the highest standards of data protection across the Council.
The role will ensure that the Council complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, supporting effective information governance, data breach management, compliance monitoring and staff awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Information Governance & Data Protection
- Act as the first point of contact for data breach reports, escalating matters to the DPO as required.
- Manage the Data Protection mailbox, ensuring emails are appropriately flagged and directed to the relevant officers.
- Support the Information Management Lead in managing the Information Asset Owner (IAO) network.
- Support the Access to Information Team during busy periods, including scanning and reviewing information before disclosure.
- Coordinate the Information Governance Board, ensuring meetings are effectively organised and managed.
- Manage performance information relating to information governance training and data breaches.
- Provide accurate and timely reports to the Head of Information Governance & DPO and Corporate Management Board (CMB).
- Escalate areas of non-compliance to the Information Governance Board.
- Support compliance with the Council's obligations under Article 30 of the UK GDPR.
To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.