Alliance Data Protection Advisor

Job title:

Alliance Data Protection Advisor

Company

Devon & Cornwall Police

Job description

We are welcoming applications for the role of Alliance Data Protection Advisor with Devon & Cornwall Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, DorsetSalary: Grade 4 – Starts at £24,921 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £27,351 per annum
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.Type of employment: PermanentType of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker – Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer’s workspace.Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.About the role:About the roleAre you an organised individual who is customer focused and a strong team player? Do you have the skills or ability to make good decision following research? Could you manage a demanding and varied workload?If you are you interested in privacy legislation and assisting in Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police process requests under the Rights of Individuals, then the data protection team is recruiting new Advisor roles. The roles can be based either at Police HQ Middlemoor Exeter or Police HQ Winfrith Dorset. Once the induction is successfully completed, which is usually 3-6 months, there is some flexibility to work from home/remotely on a 50/50 basis.What we are looking for from applicants.

• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
• An understanding of the principles around disclosure
• Ability to undertake effective research.
• Good decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word with the ability to use multiple bespoke IT systems (or similar).

For the awareness of applicants, some material viewed about individuals as part of this role maybe distressing and the role is required to work to tight deadlines.Selection Day: Please be advised that on the day of interviews there will be an assessment for us to determine attention to detail. This will be a short fictitious crime report. Each candidate will be asked to highlight/cross through any parts of the content for redaction. For example, any content of the report which refers to 3rd parties should be removed as it does not relate to the individual applying for access to their personal data. More details will be explained on the day.Want to know more about this role?Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below.If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:Hiring Line Manager: Tracey Furbear – Alliance data protection and information sharing managerEmail Address: tracey.furbear@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukTelephone Number: N/AWhat you get if you join us:If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.

• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

Role Profile:Recruitment processAdditional InformationPolitical Restrictions: None apply to this role.Application Stage:To apply for this role, click the ‘apply’ button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click ‘login’ at the bottom of the page next to the ‘submit registration’ button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 09/10/2024, 12:00.Selection Stage:The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the behaviours outlined within the role profile. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 24 October 2024.Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment and / or fitness test date will be and if applicable, otherwise N/A.Pre-requisites:If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:

• Vetting checks,
• Reference checks,
• Medical assessment,
• Qualification review,
• Right to Work checks.

A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.If the role has evidence questions you are required to complete in the application form, you may wish to complete these remotely and then paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission. Please note, each evidence criterion is set to a maximum of 2000 characters.

Expected salary

£24921 per year

Location

South West England

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:27:11 GMT

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