Company:InformationGovernanceServicesLimitedJobTitle:DataProtectionConsultantSalary:47,000-58,000(dependingonexperience)Full Time/Part Time:Full Time, 37 hours per weekContract:Permanent contractStart Date:ImmediateLittleaboutusWe are a specialist data protection consultancy firm that cares deeply about each and every client we have. This attitude has enabled us to call some of the worlds leading institutions as our current and past clients. Currently, our consultants all have legal backgrounds (barristers, solicitors, legal executives or law graduates) and this means that we are first and foremost ethical and always put the needs of our clients before our own.We are hugely ambitious and have massive plans for further growth, and we are looking for ordinary hardworking people with the potential to do extraordinary things, tojoinus.Wearelookingforadata protection consultanttojoinourorganisationandwork alongside our team, providing expert data protection advice to our clients. The successfulcandidatewillbepartofaclose-knitteamandgiventheresourcesto reach your full potential.Keydutiesandresponsibilities:Providelegaladvicetooursophisticatedanddiverseclientbaseregarding privacy compliancy requirements and data protection law with no supervision;To be a lead fee earner and client lead on behalf of IGS;Workwithandadviseclientsdirectly,providingguidanceandpracticalsolutions;Updatemembersofthe IGSteamandbusinesscolleagueswithregardto relevant privacy and data protection law, regulations and developments;Manage, guide and support more junior members of the team to progress their development;Conductresearchandinterpretlegislation,regulationsand/orguidanceand provide a digest to fee earners;Empowerourclientstodevelopand supporttheirsolutionssotheycanbe self-sufficient adopters of the latest technologies;Bringyourtechnicalexpertisetothe client,wherevertheyare.Youllhelp them to develop and maintain cutting-edge solutions, so they remaincompetitive;Providethecompanyanditsclientswithrelevantandup-to-dateadviceon information governance and data protection matters in any given project;Delivertrainingandcommunicationtokeystakeholders;Work with the business to deal effectively with issue management and data protectionmattersandifrequiredthis willincludecomplaintsfromcustomers and employees;Have a wide and deep knowledge and experience with data protection legislation and information governance practices;Be able to manage very challenging queries from high-profile clients with minimal supervision;Act as a nominated Data Protection officer on behalf of clients;Maintaincompliancewiththe law and relevant information regulationsthatapplytoanyofthe companys clients businesses, including but not limited to:DataProtectionAct2018;UKGDPR;GeneralDataProtectionRegulation(GDPR);Common Law Duty of Confidence;PrivacyandElectronicCommunicationsRegulations(PECR);Anynewordevelopingdataprotectionregulations.Leadandpromotedataprotectionandinformationsecuritycomplianceacross our clients business;Seek improvement of operational processes at IGS and aim to grow the business;Providinglegaladviceregardingprivacy,carry out data protectionimpact assessments, draft sharing and processing agreement, and data sharing frameworks; Advice on data-sharing and data processing activities for any client;Dealwithdatasubjectrightsrequests;MaintainRecordsofProcessingdocuments;Manageandmaintainthecompanysdataprotectionpoliciesandprocedures;LeaddataprotectionbydesignandconductDataProtectionImpact Assessments (DPIA) where appropriate;Managepersonaldatabreaches;Reviewandnegotiatecontractswithdatacontrollersanddataprocessors;Monitorthirdpartygovernanceriskandcompliance.TheperksPensionscheme.Performance related bonusPrivate Healthcare.Hybrid and remote working.Free refreshments in the office.Tobepartofaupandcomingconsultancyoutfitwheretheskyisthelimit.Helpour clientstorealisethepotentialoftheirdataandhowtouseittobenefitallhumans.EnabletheNHS, world leadinguniversities and cutting edge health technology companiesdevelop solutions that can improve patients lives and keep the public safe.Continuedsupporttohelpyou fulfilyourpotentialyoullkeepadvancingyour technical skills throughout your career with us.WhatweneedfromyouLoyaltyandintegrity.Meticulous attention to detail. To be well mannered and polite.Anundergraduatedegree(2.1orhigher).An experienced consultantwith4+yearsofdata protection advice and experience.Agenuinepassionforlawandtechnology.Thoroughknowledgeandunderstandingofthedataprotectionlawandregulations.Disciplinetobeabletoworkremotelyandfulfilyourduties.A willingness to advance the companies goals and the realisation that what benefitsthecompanywill benefityourongoinggrowth(bothfinancialandwellbeing).Ago-getterwithacan-doattitude.EligibletobeabletoapplyforUKSecurityClearance.Experience with a variety of industries and settings, including the healthcare setting (desired).Howtoapply?Pleasesendthefollowinginformationtocareers@informationgovernanceservices.comYourCV;Acoveringletter (maximum1A4page)an attached as a pdf document.
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Data Protection Consultant