Group Data Protection Officer  £60,000k per annum
37.5hrs per week
31 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Areas of Work
Support the Group’s SIRO by taking lead responsibility for the coordination and operational management of Information Governance projects.
Review of Information Governance compliance and ensure alignment with related policies and procedures.
Evaluating and interpreting complex national policy and legislation relating to information Governance, Data Protection, the UK General Data Protection
Regulation and Freedom of Information and putting these into operational practice.
The monitoring and enforcement of records management, retention, and disposal policies.
Enforcement of information security policies and management of security breach incidents.
Provide line management and leadership for the Information Governance Team.
The Organisation
CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach.  We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
The CareTech Group are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”
Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.
* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
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