About The Role
Role: Data Protection & Information Gov. Manager
Contract Length: Until 31/05/26
Location: Dudley
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £450 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Data Protection & Information Gov. Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DATA PROTECTION & INFORMATION GOV. MANAGER
* Substantial experience of working successfully with Senior Management on complex issues, the development of strategic direction and providing technical and professional advice.
* Track record of operating a corporate Information Governance strategy and providing clear advice on policy options and policy development.
* Expertise in national and European data protection law, including an in-depth knowledge of the GDPR, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Privacy & Electronic Communication Regulations (PECR).
* Significant experience in building, implementing and managing data protection programs.
* Experience of working with senior managers and elected members.
* Experience of developing and managing a varied work programme, including managing corporate projects.
* Substantial experience gained in public sector or similar commercial setting with a good knowledge of principles and practices in relation to performance management and scrutiny
* Extensive knowledge of applying the Data Protection Act or other Information Governance legislation/standards in a large public facing organisation.
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD (Continuous Professional/Personal Development)
* Relevant Higher educational qualification (Degree level as a minimum).
* Relevant profession qualification in Data protection, i.e. ISEB/BCS Data Protection Certificate, or equivalent.
* Have a sound working knowledge of the key issues and legal/technical requirements of managing information security and data protection.
* Have a wide appreciation of the current Information Technology landscape including products and developments.
* Have an understanding of how Technology and data can help the council deliver better services and transformation.
* Ability to effectively oversee budgets, ensuring all financial regulations are adhered to, making informed recommendations and use of budget to achieve optimum value from expenditure (seeking best value at all times), keeping up to date and compliant with internal financial management procedures.
* Be a confident skilful communicator:
o able to listen, question and respond effectively
o able to translate technical information into
o language the customer understands
o able to prepare and deliver both written and oral reports/presentations
If you are a Data Protection & Information Gov. Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us