46331 - Data Privacy Manager

£30,989 - £47,591 (salary based on location)
1
12 Months
East Midlands, London, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Birmingham , Glasgow , London, Nottingham , Sheffield
102 PETTY FRANCE (MOJ) LONDON, SW1H 9AJ, OPG NOTTINGHAM, NG1 6AZ, THE AXIS BIRMINGHAM, B1 1TG, NOMS DIGITAL STUDIO SHEFFIELD, Greenfield House, 32 Scotland Street, Sheffield, S3 7DQ, S3 7DQ, CICA Alexander Bain House, Glasgow, G2 8JQ, 10 SOUTH COLONNADE LONDON, E14 4PU
SEO
B
Fixed Term
up to 2 years
Full Time
Information Technology

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Data Privacy Manager

Closing Date: Friday 6th August, 2021 

Location: London, Sheffield, Birmingham, Nottingham & Glasgow

Salary Range: London £36,798, National £30,989

Interviews: Friday 20th August 2021 

The Role

We’re recruiting for two Data Privacy Managers on two year fixed term contracts here at MoJ Digital & Technology, to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Privacy Team. 

Knowledge and information are the lifeblood of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). They can transform the way we deliver public services as well as the relationship between government and public. It is important for the Department to show that we are capable of handling information carefully as well as making it readily available and widely accessible wherever we can and should.  Managing information well can have a direct impact on our ability to deliver core services to our customers.

The Security and Privacy Team is responsible for helping business groups across the department manage and use personal information in a manner compatible with the law.  Its core function is to promote compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 21018 and the General Data Protection Regulation across policies, projects, processes and services which involve personal data, through the provision of bespoke advice, training and guidance to business areas.

Reporting to the Data Privacy Strategic Lead you will have a leading role in contributing to improvements to the way the department manages its personal data including responsibility for promoting adherence to and providing guidance across a vast spectrum of business areas on information legislation; you will also be part of the management of high impact incidents involving personal data. 

To help picture your life at MoJ D&T please take a look at our blog and our Digital & Technology strategy. 

Key Responsibilities of the role: 

  • Act as principle point of contact for a number of the MoJ’s component agencies/ organisations and central work-streams; providing expert advice and guidance on the application of data protection legislation in their business area and particular circumstances. You will have to deal with complex issues and will need to be able to produce accurate advice on compliance matters quickly, to a high standard.
  • Contribute to commissions from within the business and cross-government, to help ensure the proper application of data protection law and reliance on appropriate legal gateways to data processing mindful of the potential risks and outcomes associated with such.
  • Review and advise upon Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and data sharing agreements / memorandums produced (or in production) to mitigate privacy risks and advise on potential solutions and changes to processes / policies proposed to aid both their legal and practical application.
  • Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key colleagues in the Ministry, its executive agencies as well as with other government departments.
  • The role also provides the opportunity to draft a range of written communications including advice and submissions to senior officials and Ministers. You may also have to draft clear letters and other correspondence setting out the legal position in the context of the circumstances in each case to stakeholders and the public. 

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! 

This is a MoJ Band B role with a salary of London £36,798, National £30,989 plus great benefits: 

  • 37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
  • We are committed to nurturing our staff and provide lots of training and development opportunities with learning platforms such as: Linux Academy, O’Reilly, Pluralsight, Microsoft Learning, Civil Service Learning, GDS Academy, etc.
  • 10% dedicated time to learning and development with a budget of £1000 a year per person
  • Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 26-30% depending on salary.
  • 25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Queens’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
  • Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
  • Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
  • Nurturing professional and interpersonal networks including those for Careers & Childcare, Gender Equality, PROUD and SPIRIT
  • Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)
  • Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
  • 5 days volunteering paid leave.
  • Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
  • Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

  • A current working knowledge and understanding of both the GDPR and DPA 2018 and must be able to recognise, and advise upon, the potential impacts of such on MoJ’s existing and emerging technology systems / projects.
  • A proven track record in developing and leading information assurance strategy in government, including stakeholder engagement, specifically in relation to risk,
  • Proven leadership experience in an information / data management setting.
  • Experience and knowledge of existing working practices within government, including technical security advice, risk management, off-shoring, privacy impact assessment, governance and compliance.
  • Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, and maintain focus and alignment of the team’s activities - including experience of the management of a team of information security / assurance specialists.
  • Experience of engaging with stakeholders and staff to resolve business issues and ensure effective and efficient delivery of services.
  • In a comparable business environment, experience of providing evidence based, risk balanced advice to seniors, presenting complex considerations in clear and non-technical terms. 

Desirable 

  • A data protection/GDPR qualification e.g. CIPP/E or CIPM 

We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. 

Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more here about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. 

How to Apply 

Candidates must submit a CV which describes how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification above AND a response to the question;  “What are the challenges and benefits of an organisation being compliant with data protection laws?” (1000 word limit). Your application will not be considered if you have not submitted a CV and a response to the question. 

We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process: 

  • Leadership
  • Communicating and influencing
  • Working together
  • Developing self and others
  • Making effective decisions
  • Delivering at pace
  • Seeing the big picture
  • Changing and improving
  • Managing a quality service 

Your application will be reviewed and sifted against the Person Specification above by a diverse panel. 

Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference. 

Further Information

Please review the following Terms & Conditions which set out the way we recruit and provide further information related to the role. 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk

06/08/2021, 23:55 hours.

If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - 46331.

you may also contact the MOJ D&T recruitment team at recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

  • You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
  • You were studying abroad
  • You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

For further information and to apply for this position please see the following link:

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This job is broadly open to the following groups:

· UK nationals

· nationals of the Republic of Ireland

· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.