Package Description
What we Offer:
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27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
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The option to buy, sell, or carry over annual leave is reviewed each year and offered when possible
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Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
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Civil Service pension
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Civil Service maternity leave package
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PAM employee assistance programme
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Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
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Cycle to work scheme
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Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
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Car Leasing Scheme
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Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
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Learning and development tailored to your role.
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An environment with flexible working options
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A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Additional Information:
Emotional Consideration:
In performing this role, you may have occasional exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic and challenging. Given the nature of the work, it is also possible that] you will have contact with individuals who are experiencing extreme distress. The IOPC recognises this and offers all staff a range of wellbeing provisions, including TRiM (Trauma Risk Management), peer-to-peer support, a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor, and access to free confidential counselling. All staff are strongly encouraged to proactively access and engage with the support available. If you would like to speak about this element of the role with somebody already doing similar work at the IOPC please contact [email protected] and this can be arranged.
Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.
Job Introduction
We are looking for a proactive Data Protection Impact Assessment Officer (DPIA) to support the delivery of our data protection framework. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to identify when DPIAs are required, assess privacy risks, develop mitigation measures and provide practical data protection advice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for privacy, governance and compliance.
We'll assess you against these Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Level behaviours during the selection process:
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Changing and Improving
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Communicating and Influencing
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete three Sift Questions based on the essential criteria.
During the Recruitment process we will assess your Experience, Strengths and Values.
Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place late August 2026.
Main Responsibilities
- The role will be responsible for identification of the need for DPIA’s (Data Protection Impact Assessment) and the assessment of DPIA screenings
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They will be expected to support the creation of DPIA’s
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As part of the DPIA review process they will also need to review and update existing DPIA’s, working with the business to address any outstanding risks
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As part of all DPIA’s they will need to assess any risks in relation to programmes of change
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They will be expected to work with the relevant business areas to identify appropriate mitigation for risks identified
Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
The essential requirements are:
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Must have experience in a Data Protection Role or be a qualified GDPR practitioner
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks, working to strict and conflicting deadlines
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Problem solving and experience of mitigating risk
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Ability to research and interpret relevant legislation and regulatory guidance
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Understand the Data Protection regulatory framework
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Demonstrates high level of attention to detail and an ability to work accurately
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Proven experience of working effectively in a team environment
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Good Level of ICT skills and facility with IT systems and applications including MS word, Excel, and Power Point, SharePoint and experience using case management systems.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, discretion, and some experience of liaising with representatives from external agencies
The desirable requirements are:
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Experience with the PRA and other policing legislation
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Previous involvement in championing or supporting behaviour change
Skills and Abilities
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Sound administrative skills, able to organise and prioritise when under pressure and meet or negotiate deadlines.
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Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to identify, assess and mitigate problems, issues, and risks
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Ability to conduct independent research and analysis
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Skills appropriate to the role, with the capacity to absorb/organise new information to ensure well briefed on new topics.
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Strong inter-personal (written and oral) communication skills.
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Prioritising to ensure key objectives of the role are consistently achieved.
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Ability to ask questions in a constructive, supportive manner
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.
The role requires clearance to BPSS
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Reasonable Adjustments:
The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used.
Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustment guidance document linked to this job advert on how to access Reasonable Adjustments with us.
Positive Action
Positive action as detailed in the Equality Act 2010, allows us to use measures designed to help improve equality in the workplace, and create a level playing field for all, whilst still employing everyone based on merit. Our workforce profile data shows that people who identify as black, Asian and minority ethnic are under-represented at the IOPC.
For this role – should we have a situation where multiple candidates have achieved the highest score and one identifies as black, Asian or minority ethnic, by using positive action, we can select that candidate for the role, therefore improving this area of under-representation at the IOPC. We will only use positive action in this way where the highest scoring candidates have all scored equally, at the final assessment stage, and above our required threshold.
About The Company
Be yourself:
The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.
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Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace. Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustment guidance document linked to this job advert on how to access Reasonable Adjustments with us.
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Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.
Working Conditions
The IOPC operates a hybrid working policy which requires all staff to work an average of 40% of their contractual hours at their office base (or another office for business reasons). Office attendance time includes in-person training, meetings with stakeholders and families, and attending events.
