Job summary
The Serious Fraud Office fights complex financial crime, delivers justice for victims and protects the UK�s reputation as a safe place to do business. We take on the crimes that others cannot tackle, often involving huge sums of money, multiple victims, and significant impacts for the UK economy and global reputation.
Data is at the heart of that mission. The companies and individuals we investigate are increasingly digitised, and so we collect and process large volumes of data in diverse formats throughout the lifecycle of a case. Given the nature of our casework that will include sensitive personal data relating to victims of crime, as well as witnesses, whistle-blowers, members of the public, suspects and law enforcement colleagues. As a data controller we must process all personal data responsibly and in line with relevant legislation, including changes to the data protection landscape implemented through the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill.
The Data Protection Manager role will lead on the SFO�s compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing the SFO�s privacy management programme and developing the roles, policies and processes that ensure the SFO can protect, manage and exploit personal data lawfully. You will work with colleagues in IT, Security, Governance, Project Delivery, and operational teams to create approaches that embed privacy by design, specifically as part of the adoption of new technologies. You will proactively lead on engagement and refine the process for conducting data protection impact assessments, and manage the team responsible for providing quality advice, guidance and training to SFO staff on data protection and information management. As the Data Protection Manager, you will also create a process for assessing the SFO�s maturity in data protection and provide assurance to senior management on compliance.
Job description
As a Data Protection Manager you will be responsible for:
1. Deputising for the SFO�s Data Protection Officer where required
2. Maintaining an up to date knowledge of data protection legislation
3. Analysing complex problems in a multi stakeholder environment and making effective decisions under pressure.
4. Communicating complex technical matters to stakeholders in a meaningful and understandable way relevant to the audience.
5. Proactively engaging with the wider business to identify and manage data protection risks, by centrally managing completion of DPIAs and other relevant documentation, as well as undertaking assurance of compliance in line with the ICO�s Accountability Framework and delivering improvement work where gaps are identified.
For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.
Person specification
See above and attached Job Pack.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
6. Changing and Improving
7. Managing a Quality Service
8. Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
9. Recognised qualification (CIPP/E or equivalent) AND/OR expert knowledge and experience of data protection law, including UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �57,998, Serious Fraud Office contributes �15,659 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here �
Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years� service plus an additional day in recognition of the King�s Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days� leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.
Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
Opportunities for learning and development.
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.
Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure.
Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.
Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:
10. Discounts with high street retailers
11. Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets
12. Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes
13. Reloadable gift cards and e-cards
14. Instant vouchers
Any move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at