Data Protection Lead

This Data Protection Lead post sits within Tayside Contracts, the collaborative operating arm of the three councils in Tayside, and leads its data protection function. The role coordinates compliance with UK data protection law and internal policy, gives expert advice, and supports risk management. It is distinct for its focus on embedding privacy by design across every business activity, and it requires a driving licence or other means of travelling efficiently between sites. A recognised data protection qualification or equivalent experience is expected.

What the job involves

• Manage and coordinate the organisation's data protection function
• Ensure compliance with UK data protection legislation and organisational policies
• Provide expert data protection advice across the organisation
• Promote a culture of privacy and accountability
• Support risk management relating to personal data
• Help embed data protection by design across all business activities

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in data protection, information governance, law, HR, business administration or a related discipline
• Recognised data protection qualification such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection or PDP Practitioner Certificate, or equivalent qualification or experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to plan and organise work to meet objectives and deadlines

Checks & eligibility

• Category B driving licence or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain, with access to a motor vehicle, or otherwise able to travel efficiently to other locations

Other

• Flexible and adaptable
• Assertive and psychologically resilient

What’s offered

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years' service, plus 5 fixed public holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.7% employer contribution
• Additional long service leave and long service awards
• Occupational sick pay
• Flexible working and flexible retirement policies
• Learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and physical, financial and mental wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme