Job Description

Location
Canary Wharf, London (relocating to Stratford in November 2020) or Bristol (with the expectation of significant travel to London where the Information Commissioner and key stakeholders are based)

Closing Date: 2nd March 2020 at 11:55pm

Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per annum

About the job
Summary
In HMRC we have a unique role and a vital purpose: to collect the money that funds UK Plc. Increasing volumes of data flowing through the department mean our future lies in becoming a data-led organisation. With technological and digital advancements and new analytical tools coming onto the estate all the time, my team have become a driving force for unlocking business value in HMRC. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) and their team have a key role to play in all of this: helping us maintain the trust of our customers by ensuring that data standards, policies, processes, governance and capability across the organisation meet legislative needs.

As DPO, you will lead an independent and dynamic team that collaborates across HMRC. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience in blending capability, passion and influence to forge a data protection culture in HMRC. This is a demanding role with significant leadership and assurance responsibilities across the span of data protection issues arising from a UK and international context. It carries a requirement to act independently within the organisation with direct access to senior levels.

This exciting, high-profile role is an opportunity to confidently lead HMRC further along its compliance journey: to respect data privacy rights and protect personal information of our 50 million individual customers, 5 million business customers, and 60,000 employees. You will work with HMRC senior stakeholders and with the Information Commissioners Office, the UK’s Regulator for data protection. This role also covers information governance in HMRC.

Like many successful organisations, we’re focused on creating the right culture. In my team, we take great pride in the HMRC values. Being professional, acting with integrity, showing respect and being innovative are the foundations of our success. Of course, the freedom to explore and be creative are pivotal to this as well. Leading a vibrant team to deliver value is what you will experience in joining us. Everyone has an important role to play in our broad approach to delivering our data strategy.

You will join a wider HMRC and government leadership community of senior civil servants. As the leader of a team and a corporate leader, being able to fully bring your strategic sense and leadership strengths into the organisation are a big part of the offer.
Job description
Relevant skills and experiences include (but not limited to):

• Expertise in national and European data protection laws and practices, including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR.
• Knowledge of the business sector and the organisation.
• Understanding of the processing operations carried out by HMRC.
• Experience of implementing GDPR in a similar organisation.
• Ability to promote a data protection culture within the organisation.
• Proven track record in working in partnership with regulators and operational areas.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders up to Board level.

Responsibilities
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be HMRC’s representative for all interaction with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). In line with ICO guidance, the DPO role will function independently reporting to the Chief Data Officer but with direct accountability to the Executive Committee (ExCom) to provide assurance on HMRC’s implementation of and compliance with data protection legislation.

• Upholding citizens’ rights and privacy by making data protection a key operational priority for HMRC.
• Ensuring ExCom is sighted on and understands HMRC’s compliance risk landscape, in line with ExCom’s accountability, providing evidence and assurance on their risk exposure.
• Advising and guiding HMRC on its strategic risk priorities for data protection and information governance.
• Working in partnership with senior stakeholders to achieve compliance and effectively holding operational teams to account.
• Leading, directing and defining the resources necessary for the ambitious plan of work under the GDPR Programme and enabling the transition into BAU capability.
• Providing strategic direction to business areas and embed the right data protection culture and awareness specific to their roles.
• Leading on HMRC’s international data protection obligations and HMRC impacts; including work across Government on EU ‘Adequacy’ matters and international agreements to ensure effective compliance post EU Exit Implementation Period.
• Acting as the executive on a number of Senior Boards e.g. GDPR Programme Board, Data Governance Board, Audit and Risk Committee.
• Understanding and advising HMRC on the wider data protection landscape and trends across Government, the Regulator and Industry.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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