As a Data Protection Lead, you will manage and coordinate Tayside Contracts' data protection function, ensuring compliance with UK data protection legislation and organisational policies. The post holder will provide expert advice, promote a culture of privacy and accountability, support risk management, and help embed data protection by design across all business activities.
You will be a flexible and adaptable individual who is assertive and psychologically resilient.
You will have Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Data Protection, Information Governance, Law, HR, Business Administration or a related discipline, a recognised Data Protection qualification (e.g. IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, PDP Practitioner Certificate) or equivalent qualification/experience.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have proven ability to plan and organise work to meet objectives and work to deadlines.
A Category B Driving Licence or equivalent entitlement to drive in Great Britain and access to a motor vehicle, or otherwise able to meet the requirement to travel efficiently to other locations is essential.