Data Protection Officer

Are you experienced in working in data protection and looking for a new challenge? Perhaps you’re looking to kickstart your career with an exciting new job, a development opportunity or looking for a more flexible role? If so, we have the opportunity for you!

About the role

Tandridge is an agile, ambitious and supportive place that puts people at the heart of everything it does. You will be valued not only for your expert knowledge but your willingness to be part of the bigger Tandridge transformation.

Ensuring compliance with UK General Data Practitioners Regulation (UK GDPR), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Data Protection Act (DPA) and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) providing expert advice, promoting data protection compliance and best practice in setting and maintaining standards and procedures across the organisation.

Managing all aspects of the subject access process and responding to challenges including correspondence from the Information Commissioners Office.

Supporting service managers in creating data sharing agreements, undertaking data protection impact assessments across all business areas.

Managing communication from the LGO on complaints, supporting services areas to respond in a timely way and ensuring that they are providing all requested information in a timely way.

Who we’re looking for

• Previous experience working within an information governance team/data privacy environment.
• Organised, Personable and kind – you will be willing to adopt the ambitions of Tandridge.
• A reflective and enthusiastic individual who will consider their personal contribution in serving our residents.
• Making decisions and working knowledge of the following legislation UK GDPR, FOIA, EIR and DPA.
• Knowledge of Sharepoint/Salesforce or other case management systems.
• Excellent communication skills and influencing vital decisions on disclosure.
• Produce high quality, concise and accurate documents to maintain the council reputation and mitigate risk to the council.

What we offer 

When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.

We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.

We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. 

We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.

We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.

In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.

Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide. 

Diversity statement 

At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.

Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Want to know more?

If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Lidia Harrison, lharrison@tandridge.gov.uk 

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services.  

Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take several years and during that time we still need to provide services.  

When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc