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Data Handling Manager - Flexible Working Available

Employer
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary
£38,654
Closing date
25 Jan 2021

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Job Details

Location

Southampton

About the job

We welcome applications from all communities and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.

Important information regarding Vetting Checks

Due to Covid-19, there is less capacity to complete National Security Vetting checks. Vetting is being prioritised for staff either directly involved in the HMG Covid-19 Response or roles in a limited number of agreed high priority areas.

Therefore, in some instances, following successful BPSS pre-employment checks, the successful candidate may commence employment on the premise that NSV higher security checks will be conducted once normal service levels resume. Should NSV checks prove to be unsuccessful, an alternative role, not requiring NSV clearance, will be identified within the department.

If this is not possible the start date for some campaigns will need to be delayed until vetting has been completed.

Are you are strong communicator, able to build lasting relationships and work with others to achieve goals?

Do you have experience and knowledge of Data Protection law and Security principles and standards?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Job description

We are looking for a Data Handling Manager to join our MCA Information Assurance (IA) team located in Southampton. In this role you will report to the Head of Information Assurance and work alongside the Security Manager.

This is an interesting and varied role, where you will be required to work with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and become an expert, able to apply sound skills and knowledge to provide expert advice on information governance, data handling and information legislation and associated risks to the business, ensuring a sensible and proportionate approach is taken to help the Agency to do its business in a way that inspires staff and public trust and confidence.

Acting at a senior level, the post holder will be accountable for ensuring data handling protocols, as mandated by HMG Security Policy Framework are delivered and manage the information asset framework and risk assurances to Cabinet Office (CO) ensuring delivery against all mandatory requirements.

In addition, you will lead and direct teams to ensure that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs are in place with both external and internal teams and ensure all contractors carry out processes to IA and government standards and provide leadership in raising the profile of data handling and information governance across the MCA and its contractors .
 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

. Accountability ensuring data handling protocols, as mandated by HMG Security Policy Framework are delivered and manage the information asset framework and risk assurances to Cabinet Office (CO) ensuring delivery against all mandatory requirements. Ensure additional reporting to DfT is undertaken and delivered as required.

. Providing expert advice to the MCA, its suppliers and employees on a wide range of information governance, data handling and information legislation matters, including data protection impact assessments, privacy notices, breach handling, contracts, data sharing agreements and records of processing.

. Delivering training and awareness for information governance and data protection, ensuring the appropriate needs of Agency staff, contractors and third parties and provide appropriate role-based security training.

. Coordinating audit responses in relation to data handling and information assurance actions to ensure compliance with CO standards.

. Reporting to senior management on all matters related to information governance and data protection.

About You

For this role, you will need to be a highly proactive individual who can evidence strong stakeholder management skills. You will have an ability to understand complex information and relay it effectively to all stakeholders, whether that be in written or oral format.

Your experience and knowledge will give you the confidence to challenge and influence your stakeholders. You will be a strong advocate of change and continuous improvement, contributing to the development and continual enhancement of the service you and the wider team provide, driving close collaboration between all.

You will be comfortable following processes, operating firmly within set standards, rules and guidelines and have experience and knowledge of current data protection law and Information Security principles and standards and be able to apply this in advising non data professionals.

For this role it's also important you have proven experience in the handling of government and public data and information in adherence to data legislation requirements (e.g. the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Government Knowledge Information Management (KIM)- Level 3 Leader (SEO/G7 & equivalent) - Skill 1 - Using, evaluating and exploiting knowledge and information
  • Government Knowledge Information Management (KIM)- Level 3 Leader (SEO/G7 & equivalent) - Skill 2 - Acquiring, managing and organising knowledge and information
  • Government Knowledge Information Management (KIM)- Level 3 Leader (SEO/G7 & equivalent) - Skill 3 - Information Governance

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out what it's like to work at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Things you need to know

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.

Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.

The Civil Service Nationality Rules has been updated following the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. The new rules will come into effect on 1st January 2021. We urge people from the EU, European Economic Area and Switzerland to be familiar with the updated Nationality rules prior to applying for this role.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

For this role we will assess your Communicating & Influencing, Changing & Improving and Delivering at Pace behaviours.

The sift is due to take place on the 26th January 2021.

Interview/assessment will be held week commencing 8th February 2021.

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

Please tailor your CV & Personal Statement to reflect your experience of:

• Knowledge of current data protection law.

• Handling government and public data and information in adherence to data legislation requirements (e.g. the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004).

• Demonstrating a broad understanding of the HMG Security Policy Framework and Information Security principles and standards and be able to apply this alongside the data protection law to advise non data professionals.

• Working collaboratively and inclusively with external organisations and other stakeholders, sharing information and knowledge to achieve common aims.

• Demonstrating adaptable communication skills where you have delivered and absorbed information, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues at all levels.

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• an interview

• an interview with one or more exercises

• a full day of activities including interactive, written and timed exercises

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.

Please see attached candidate notes for further information about our recruitment process

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section

Further Information

To learn more about applying for a role within the Department for Transport, visit the Application Process page of our Careers website.

Before submitting your application, we encourage you to visit our Things You Need to Know page for further information about applying for a role within the Department for Transport and the Civil Service.

Throughout this job advert there are links to the DfT Careers website, which provides you further information to support your application. Should you be unable to access the information on our website, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKs
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name :   Mark Stockwell Email :   [email protected]   Recruitment team : Email :   [email protected] Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission

Company

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an executive agency of the United Kingdom working to prevent the loss of lives at sea and is responsible for implementing British and international maritime law and safety policy. It is also responsible for land based search and rescue helicopter operations from 2015.

Its responsibilities include coordinating search and rescue (SAR) on the coastline and at sea through His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG), ensuring that ships meet international and UK safety standards, monitoring and preventing coastal water pollution and testing and issuing Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency (licences) for ships' officers and crew to STCW requirements The organisation is led by Virginia McVea, its Chief Executive, who took up post in February 2023.The MCA are chiefly responsible for the syllabus and national training standards issued by the Merchant Navy Training Board (based at the UK Chamber of Shipping).

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