This post is open to applicants who can meet the College’s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

About us:

We’re the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. We work with everyone in policing to set standards, to share knowledge and good practice and to support the development of police officers and staff. Our mission is to drive a consistent approach across policing where the public and the service expect it, to boost professionalism and to improve leadership at every level.

Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive. Our extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

We look forward to reading your application for the role of Data Protection Manager.

The selected candidate will provide independent expert guidance and leadership in support of the College’s statutory Data Protection Obligations, specifically the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Be responsible for managing, co-ordinating and supporting effective Data Protection compliance arrangements within the College of Policing including policy, procedures, training, and guidance. Oversee and manage a robust Data Protection regime to ensure personal data is protected and individual rights are championed. Report to the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) on matters of Data Protection law. Influence senior stakeholders in the management of reputational risk regarding information law. Establish a Data Protection plan for the business and deliver a continuous upskilling programme to support a positive and proportionate information governance culture shift.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

•    Adopt collaborative responsibility for embedding Data Protection compliance across the business through training, toolkits, workshops and problem solving to ensure policies and supporting guidance are embedded and are proportionate and relevant.

•    Maintain up to date expert Data Protection knowledge, including case law and regulatory developments, to support and protect College information and assets and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

•    Identify, analyse and influence Data Protection risks in support of the SIROs responsibilities and other internal stakeholders, taking action and responsibility for problem-solving through the provision of training, awareness-raising and tailored support or escalation to achieve resolution.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

•    Detailed knowledge and understanding of Data Protection requirements and best practice. 

•    Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and business areas with conflicting business needs and priorities.

•    Ability to produce a range of reports, documents and guidance targeted at specific audiences. 

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Data Protection requirements and best practice.
• Ability to embed Data Protection compliance into business processes and culture.
• Proven ability to effectively manage competing priorities and business areas with conflicting business needs and priorities.
• Ability to solve complex problems and develop proportionate workable solutions, specifically in relation to legislative requirements.