Data Protection Officer (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Salford)

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Data Protection Officer to join a public sector organisation and take a lead role in managing Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and information rights casework.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced information governance or data protection professional looking to play a key role in ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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The Role

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• Act as the central coordinator for SARs, FOI requests and complaints.

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• Manage cases from receipt through to completion, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.

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• Commission and coordinate information searches across multiple teams and directorates.

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• Review information for relevance and sensitivity, coordinating redactions where required.

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• Apply exemptions and ensure disclosure decisions are consistent, proportionate and defensible.

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• Draft clear and accurate responses, including refusal and partial disclosure notices.

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• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights obligations and records management.

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• Liaise with government departments and other stakeholders where required.

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• Maintain clear audit trails and accurate records of decisions.

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• Identify recurring risks and opportunities to improve processes, templates and training.

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You will have:

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• Proven experience managing SARs, FOI requests and information rights casework.

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• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and a practical understanding of FOIA.

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• Experience commissioning searches, reviewing information and applying exemptions.

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• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality responses.

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• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge constructively where necessary.

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• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver against tight deadlines.

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• Excellent attention to detail and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.

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This role would suit candidates from a Data Protection, Information Governance, Information Rights, FOI, Compliance or Records Management background.

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