Schools Data Protection Officer

Full Time/Fixed Term until 31st March 2021
36 hours per week

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Schools Data Protection Officer with Wandsworth Council. This newly created role will develop a data protection service that advises and supports schools on Data Protection best practice, policy and procedure.

The postholder will devise a programme of work for schools in compliance with the GDPR, and will deliver data protection training and guidance to staff, to increase school wide awareness of data protection and staff capability to comply with the Regulation

The ideal candidate will:

1. have excellent knowledge of data protection laws
2. have experience of leading projects
3. have leadership level credibility
4. have knowledge of the school's sector
5. be a self-starter and work independently
6. have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

You will be working alongside people dedicated to helping schools raise standards and improve lives by providing a first class service. If you are up for a challenge in a fast moving and rewarding environment that can really make a difference to schools, children and young people, then please do apply.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include 36 hour working week (Full Time), working from home (depending on service needs) and a generous holiday allowance, 31 days plus bank holidays.  In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as Performance Related Pay, membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply please click on the link below: https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d65031896Ba&WVID=935881009A

Closing date: 7th May 2018