Head of Information Rights
Here at HM Land Registry, we have an exciting opportunity available for you to join us as a Head of Information Rights. You will receive a competitive salary of GBP64,416 – GBP75,263 per annum (Croydon GBP68,660 – GBP79,614). The post is offered on a Flexible working, Full–time, Part–time or Job share basis.
This role can be based at any of our 14 office locations listed below:
Birkenhead, North West (region), CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (region), CV1 3BH : Durham, North East (region), DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West (region), DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West (region), GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber (region), HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (region), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (region), NG1 7AU : Peterborough, East of England (region), PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West (region), PL6 5WS : Preston, North West (region), PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (region), TF3 4LR
We're looking for a Head of Information Rights and Data Protection Officer to provide leadership and strategic direction for the Data Protection and Knowledge and Information Rights Teams, who are responsible for ensuring that HM Land Registry (HMLR) meets its statutory responsibilities for GDPR, FOI and the Public Records Act.
As our Head of Information Rights, you will enable our organisation to maintain and enhance compliance with its statutory requirements for Data Protection and Information Rights, as well as having oversight of knowledge and information management practices and approaches that are being implemented.
Key responsibilites as our Head of Information Rights:
Leading the delivery of data protection assurance and compliance monitoring across HMLR, providing expert advice to support the CEO in delivering their data protection obligations.
Advising the Executive Board, the Audit & Risk Committee and Risk & Integrity Committee on compliance and risk in these areas
What we're looking for in our Head of Information Rights:
Practitioner level qualifications in both Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Experience in acting as statutory DPO and an associated record of leadership in the second line of defence within a similar complex organisation
Experienced in designing and embedding data protection policy across a large organisation
Strong knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation
Experience in building, developing and leading multi–functional teams to deliver across multiple locations
Experience in liaising with the ICO including where personal data breaches are reported
Experience in addressing corporate information issues and advocating good governance
A proven track record of leading effective change in response to audit recommendations is essential
We are part of an organisation who want the best for you, that means supporting your career journey wherever you want to take it. We reward people who help us to deliver high quality work and support our continuous journey of change by investing in and encouraging a continuous cycle of personal and professional development, underpinned by the Government Security Career framework.
Benefits of becoming our Head of Information Rights:
We offer very competitive terms, conditions, and benefits. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development. You will have access to Civil Service pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances, as well as flexible/hybrid working – exactly what you would expect from a progressive employer.
It is a great place to work, where difference is celebrated and we're committed to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what you do. Diversity fuels our innovation. Our shared values help us work together, to benefit the communities we serve. Our employee diversity networks support our culture of inclusion and contribute to our diversity action plan.
To continue your application for our Head of Information Rights??????? role, please click 'Apply' now.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd May 2022
This role can be based at any of our 14 office locations listed below:
Birkenhead, North West (region), CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (region), CV1 3BH : Durham, North East (region), DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West (region), DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West (region), GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber (region), HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (region), LE3 5DR : Nottingham, East Midlands (region), NG1 7AU : Peterborough, East of England (region), PE1 1QF : Plymouth, South West (region), PL6 5WS : Preston, North West (region), PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (region), TF3 4LR
We're looking for a Head of Information Rights and Data Protection Officer to provide leadership and strategic direction for the Data Protection and Knowledge and Information Rights Teams, who are responsible for ensuring that HM Land Registry (HMLR) meets its statutory responsibilities for GDPR, FOI and the Public Records Act.
As our Head of Information Rights, you will enable our organisation to maintain and enhance compliance with its statutory requirements for Data Protection and Information Rights, as well as having oversight of knowledge and information management practices and approaches that are being implemented.
Key responsibilites as our Head of Information Rights:
Leading the delivery of data protection assurance and compliance monitoring across HMLR, providing expert advice to support the CEO in delivering their data protection obligations.
Advising the Executive Board, the Audit & Risk Committee and Risk & Integrity Committee on compliance and risk in these areas
What we're looking for in our Head of Information Rights:
Practitioner level qualifications in both Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Experience in acting as statutory DPO and an associated record of leadership in the second line of defence within a similar complex organisation
Experienced in designing and embedding data protection policy across a large organisation
Strong knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation
Experience in building, developing and leading multi–functional teams to deliver across multiple locations
Experience in liaising with the ICO including where personal data breaches are reported
Experience in addressing corporate information issues and advocating good governance
A proven track record of leading effective change in response to audit recommendations is essential
We are part of an organisation who want the best for you, that means supporting your career journey wherever you want to take it. We reward people who help us to deliver high quality work and support our continuous journey of change by investing in and encouraging a continuous cycle of personal and professional development, underpinned by the Government Security Career framework.
Benefits of becoming our Head of Information Rights:
We offer very competitive terms, conditions, and benefits. We provide excellent opportunities for career progression, training, and development. You will have access to Civil Service pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave allowances, as well as flexible/hybrid working – exactly what you would expect from a progressive employer.
It is a great place to work, where difference is celebrated and we're committed to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what you do. Diversity fuels our innovation. Our shared values help us work together, to benefit the communities we serve. Our employee diversity networks support our culture of inclusion and contribute to our diversity action plan.
To continue your application for our Head of Information Rights??????? role, please click 'Apply' now.
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd May 2022