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Are you a dependable IT professional, capable of handling large amounts of sensitive data?

Are you interested in being part of a massive IT transformation within the public sector?
If so, we would love to hear from you!

Job description

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has successfully launched and continue to develop an ambitious IT transformation programme that will deliver improved capability across an expanded IT workforce. We seek to improve all technology services whilst supporting the wider business on its own transformation requirements and ensuring IT aligns to their needs.

We are looking for a Data Protection Manager to join our MCA management team located in Southampton. In this role you will facilitate GDPR, Data Protection & Privacy and Electronic Communication regulations to support the development and maintenance of transparent data, protections policies, systems and procedures throughout MCA.

You will be a specialist in data protection law, providing advice and guidance regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments, GDPR compliance and other data protection laws and regulations.

This role provides you with a fantastic opportunity to lead a key function within IT at the MCA, helping to shape and create an environment that makes a real difference for the UK public.
 

Responsibilities

Roles Responsibilities include and not limited to:

• Providing experienced advice on data protection law and associates risks to the business.
• Point of contact for advice to MCA, its suppliers and employees on a variety of data protection matters.
• Championing data protection throughout MCA and across government.
• Supporting and advising the FOI advice service.
• Undertaking high-profile FOI internal reviews.
• Supporting the information security, assurance and legal teams in data security processes.
• Providing leadership and inspiration to promote the benefits of change.

Please see the attached Role Profile for an in-depth view of the post.

You will operate to a normal weekday working pattern consisting of a 7.4 hour working day. You will sometimes be required to occasionally work outside of normal conditioned hours, and to work/travel on official duty within the UK.

About You

Does this sound like you?

• Hardworking, resilient and flexible in the way you work.
• Enjoys building positive working relationships, engaging and influencing colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoys a varied and busy workload, and is able to manage multiple projects.
• Has a track record of producing work that is of high quality

You will also have experience in and be proficient in the following areas:

• In-depth knowledge of current data protection law with an industry-recognised, practitioner-level qualification.
• Background in Government Information Security principles and standards.
• History of working collaboratively and inclusively with external organisations/stakeholders.
• Tried and adaptable communicator and listener.
• Background in leading diverse teams of people.

You will also be computer-literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages like Word, Excel and Outlook, and be able to learn and use bespoke programmes and software.