Data Rights Officer
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Job Title: Data Rights Officer
Salary: The starting salary is £37,289 which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £34,448 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £36,864. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Hub location, either Hendon or Sidcup. We actively support blended working solutions.
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Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working, job share or carers and career break returners. We also support blended working and the hiring manager will be happy to discuss arrangements for this role.
The Commissioner and Management Board have determined that the Met will be a data driven organisation. This means treating our data in the same way we treat our people, methods and technology, as a strategic asset.
The Data Office is the single place of accountability across the Met that:
- Owns and drives the data compliance and analytics agenda.
- Brings together the accountabilities that are currently dispersed across the Met business areas.
- Consolidates and further develops existing Met data and insight services.
- Enables data sharing and collaboration to serve the public and external partners.
Job Purpose
The Data Rights Officer will oversee the completion of all information rights applications processed by the service; this includes all requests for access (Data Protection Act access and disputes, Freedom of Information Act and insurance cases).
They are responsible for supervising the Data Rights Support staff in support of this work and report direct to the Data Rights Lead.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Liaison with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in relation to concerns they have received about the way the Met has processed Data Protection Act (DPA), UK-General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) applications.
- Working with the Data Rights Training Officer to address gaps for the Data Rights Officer and teams.
- Complete all aspects of data access applications received; this includes all DPA access and disputes, insurance and FOIA requests, and liaison with the Directorate of Legal Services (DLS), Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) or National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) as required on casework related enquiries.
- Process validated FOIA responses for upload to the Met Publication Scheme.
- Lead on Disclosure Risk Assessment Desk (DRAD) practices and procedure.
- Administration of the of data rights guidance toolkits.
- Attend any relevant meetings to support the Data Rights Lead as directed.
- Manage the processing of work of the Data Rights Officers relating to FOIA, DPA/UK-GDPR, or data disputes.
- Administers redaction activities, of BWV/CCTV (and emerging technologies) that are relevant to data rights work, utilising Data Rights Officers where required.
- Provide insight on management information as required by Senior Leadership Team.
- Keep specialist knowledge up-to-date with changes in legislation, NPCC and ICO guidance.
- Responsible for the development of direct reports in line with the Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) framework, reflecting this in performance reviews for staff and learner journeys.
- Other tasks as required.
Additional Information
A vetting level of CTC is required, all applicants must be willing to undertake Security Clearance (SC) once in post.
Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability to be 1000 words maximum. Please submit evidence to support your suitability for this role based on the Essential and Desirable criteria stated.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 2nd April 2024.
Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training
Essential Criteria:
- Understanding of either the Data Protection Act, UK-General Data Protection Regulation or Freedom of Information Act.
- An awareness of Information Law including Data Ethics.
- The ability to articulate information in a clear and user friendly format.
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills to resolve queries.
- Ability to work within a regulated environment.
- Can prioritise competing requirements effectively.
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
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