Data Protection and Governance Officer

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British Gymnastics has the following permanent full-time post:Data Protection and Governance Officer37 hours per weekSalary £26,000 to £28,000 (dependant on experience) per annum39 days annual leave (including Bank Holiday and Company days) + 2 wellbeing days a year + weekly exercise and wellbeing hoursThis is dual based role working from Lilleshall National Sports Centre, nr Newport, Shropshire (2 days a week) and home.RoleSummary:The key focus of the role is to implement our data protection and information governance framework, helping to develop a positive governance culture across the organisation, and integrating data protection compliance into a wider corporate governance framework to enhance organisation effectiveness and stakeholder trust.The role will work closely with the Head of Corporate Governance (who acts as Data Protection Officer) and the wider Governance team and IT department.Main Areas of responsibilitySupport the business to ensure it meets its legislative and regulatory responsibilities for data protectionTypical activities:

• Provide advice and act as first point of contact for data protection and information governance related queries.
• Acknowledge and respond to data subject access requests, including documenting all requests, reviewing and collating located personal data, preparing responses, working closely with the Head of Corporate Governance
• Maintain personal data breach records and co-ordinate data breach team discussions to ensure a timely response to suspected personal data breaches and ensure appropriate action is out in place to prevent re occurrence.
• Work collaboratively across organisations, supporting departments to be accountable for data protection and information governance.
• Undertake impact assessments, managing data protection risks and drafting and maintaining privacy notices and accountability documentation and maintaining the data asset register.
• Work closely with IT colleagues to automate data retention periods where appropriate and refine systems and processes to make it easier to comply with governance rules.
• Support the head of Corporate Governance to undertake data protection audits and other compliance activities.
• Support and champion data protection culture and compliance
• Work with colleagues within the corporate governance team to align and support wider processes.

The PersonThis role requires the holder to have a good knowledge and understanding of the UK General Data ProtectionRegulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and guidance.The role requires good IT skills and experience with using Microsoft office 365 suite.The role holder will be able to demonstrate generic skills forResearching, reporting, and making recommendations on the impact of changes to external regulatory and legislative environment and societal culture change.Auditing, compliance, supporting corrective actions and promoting a culture of accountability.Sharing knowledge through incident management, training, or project supportGood writing and administration skills for developing policies, writing reports, developing communications, and responding to external requests.To be effective in the role the holder will need to demonstrate a methodical and process-based approach to work with highly ethical personal standards, confidentiality and integrity.Diplomatic communication skills are required for challenging working practices, giving feedback, writing recommendations and reports, championing policies and standards and delivering training.How To ApplyTo apply for this post click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your CV and covering letter. Please include in your covering letter details of how you meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Role Profile. Please note your Covering Letter and CV will need to be uploaded as one document. We value diversity of views and contributions and have a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. We aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women, people with disabilities, people from ethnically diverse communities, people from the LGBTQ+ community because these groups are often under-represented within our workforce. As part of our monitoring process we ask for your support in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.Closing date for applications; Midnight on 16th June 202