The vacancy

Student Information Services - Data Protection Manager

DN Colleges Group is looking to employ a Data Protection Manager to work across the group.

Reporting to the Director of Student Information Services, the successful candidate will perform a leading role with responsibility in maintaining oversight and developing the management of personal information held by the college; supporting and promoting adherence to information legislation and providing guidance across a range of related activities; they will have a key involvement in the management of high impact incidents involving personal data.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional and specialist advice, guidance, and leadership in matters of data protection and all aspects relating to the governance and security of personal information.
• Working proactively as a subject matter expert, including sharing knowledge and expertise with relation to:
  • Data sharing agreements
  • Data protection impact assessments
• Coordination of the day-to-day request/response processes for information requests made via:
  • DSARs (Data Subject Access Requests)
  • Personal data breaches and/or data incidents
  • Freedom of Information requests
• Maintaining the register of requests/incidents and monitoring progress and compliance with specified timeframes.
• Conducting quality and compliance checks of personal information and processes.
• Supporting colleagues where appropriate.
• Production of reports to senior leaders and governors.

The suitable candidate will:

• Have a current working knowledge and understanding of relevant information legislation, including:
  • UK GDPR
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
  • Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Experience and knowledge to:
  • Recognise and advise upon the potential impacts of relevant information legislation on the college's existing and emerging information systems, projects, and processes
• Ability to communicate facts and ideas to a range of audiences and people at all levels in an engaging and informative way

A professional qualification in information governance is desirable.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

Candidates should review the job description and person specification for further detailed information about this exciting new opportunity.

To apply for this position please click 'Apply' at the top of the advert to access the online application form.

Closing date: 5th May

Interview date: 19th May

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.

Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.

Working with us

The DN Colleges Group offers A Levels, vocational courses, higher education, degrees, apprenticeships and professional training across Derby, Chesterfield and North Nottinghamshire.