Data Protection Officer - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Hybrid, Burgess Hill
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our team as a Data Protection & Information Governance Lead, responsible for the day-to-day operation and delivery of our information governance and data protection strategies. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and effectively managing our information governance framework.

• Advise on and contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation-wide Information Governance (IG) Work Plan, policies, procedures, systems, and guidelines.
• Ensure the efficient, appropriate, and lawful management, use, sharing, and disposal of information.
• Maintain and evaluate compliance with IG policies and processes through a Record of Processing Activity/Information Asset Register.
• Actively participate in the Information Governance and Security Group (IGSG), providing strategic leadership for IG and Data Protection (DP) throughout the organisation.
• Advocate for IG and DP compliance, liaising with staff at all levels, providing training, and managing responses to IG/DP enquiries.
• Support the implementation of IG/DP policies and assist Information Asset Owners in managing incidents and Data Subject Access Requests.
• Conduct IG/DP audits to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice standards.
• Oversee the management of electronic information and support projects to improve data management and security.

• Experience in a similar role, preferably within in-house, not-for-profit, or health & social care sectors.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to integrate well into the team and adapt to the organisation’s culture.
• Proactive, resilient, and resourceful with effective communication skills at all organisational levels.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Professional development opportunities including training and conferences.
• Participation in a comprehensive health and safety program.

Please apply now!