PS/786/BCH - (B) PO3 (C) MB2 (H) A6 - Information Governance Manager / Data Protection Officer (DPO) - OPCC and Bedfordshire Fire Service

The Information Management Department (IMD) is a collaborated Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Unit. Information Management are looking to recruit an additional Manager to lead and direct a small specialist Data Protection Governance team within the IMD unit. In addition, the post holder will act as an independent Data Protection Officer for our partners in the 3 BCH Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS).

A vacancy has arisen within the employment of Hertfordshire Constabulary. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the role within the bounds of the key responsibilities.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and management skills, and as Data Protection Officer (DPO) to the BCH OPCCs and Beds Fire and Rescue Service you will need to have an in-depth knowledge of Data Protection legislation and the applicant must hold a certificate (ISEB or equivalent) in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) / Data Protection.

Leading the Information Governance workstream you will need to be experienced in the application of both GDPR / Data Protection and understand project management skills. In addition, applicants should have experience and a good working knowledge of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Data Sharing agreements and the Information Asset Owner process.

The post will be based at Bedford Borough Hall in Bedford with the expectation of travel across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, as well as to National and Regional meetings on behalf of BCH.

The post is permanent and the hours are core office hours of 0900 – 1700 Monday to Friday.

If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile and recruitment information for applicants.

Further information on the post can be obtained from Kev SHARP, Head of Information Rights and Assurance on kevin.sharp@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. 

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name. 

This force is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process that you have not made explicit in the application, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 75 7777 (or the above email address) or the manager contact for this role directly. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview.

This vacancy is open to Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Hertfordshire Constabulary employees. If you are on a Bedfordshire Police or Cambridgeshire Constabulary contract you may wish to resign from your home force and join Hertfordshire Constabulary.

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

Everyone at BCH (Beds, Cambs & Herts Police) take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.