Senior Data Compliance Assistant

Title: Senior Data Compliance Assistant

Grade/Salary: Band G
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Any Sandwell MBC Location

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Compliance Assistant to join Sandwell Council's Registration, Data Compliance and Electoral Services Team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to support the Council's data compliance functions, providing advice, guidance and assistance on a wide range of information governance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant experience in Data Compliance, Freedom of Information (FOI), Subject Access Requests (SARs), and Data Protection legislation to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Working closely with the Senior Data Compliance Officer and colleagues across the organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and maintains high standards of information governance.

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice, guidance and support on data compliance matters across the Council.
• Managing and advising on Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests, Environmental Information Regulation Requests and Data Protection Act enquiries.
• Supporting investigations into data protection breaches on behalf of the Data Protection Officer. Assisting with responses to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Preparing reports, records and legal documentation as required.
• Attending conferences with Counsel and preparing briefs and supporting documentation where necessary.
• Supporting the development and implementation of information governance systems and processes.
• Supervising and providing guidance to junior members of staff as required.
• Promoting a culture of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion throughout the service.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Degree educated or equivalent qualification, or a minimum of five years' experience working within Data Compliance services.
• Significant experience within a relevant data compliance or information governance environment.
• Sound understanding of Local Authority Data Compliance Services.
• Experience and knowledge of Freedom of Information, Data Protection and Subject Access Request legislation.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and complex reports and provide clear advice.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of supervising or supporting the work of others.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Mark Satchwell.. Mark_Satchwell@sandwell.gov.uk

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role to:

📧 philip_tromans@sandwell.gov.uk

When preparing your supporting statement, please ensure you demonstrate how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact philip_tromans@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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