Main Duties of the Job Conduct reviews, dip-sampling and control checks to monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations a.....
Main Duties of the Job Conduct reviews, dip-sampling and control checks to monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies, and primarily the UK GDPR. Record and report findings, following up with relevant stakeholders and management to ensure any issues have been rectified sufficiently. Support the organisation in creating policies and procedures incorporating robust compliance controls. Keep up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Report compliance risks to business operations and management; and escalate any areas of concern. Support compliance awareness raising activities: enhance understanding of compliance responsibilities and accountabilities across the organisation; be visible and accessible; help instil a positive compliance culture. Provide business support to the Compliance Team: ensure robust audit trails and records management practices are utilised. Contribute to regular reporting: on compliance activity and relevant KPIs. Undertake additional duties as required: to support delivery of Compliance Team objectives and wider organisational priorities. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Essential Criteria: Compliance or assurance experience, including leading reviews / investigations and an understanding of the three lines of defence model. Good knowledge and understanding of data protection law, including monitoring compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Willingness to work toward an industry-recognised data protection qualification. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and adapt communication style to suit the audience. Good attention to detail and analytical skills. Ability to deliver at pace, work independently using initiative and effectively manage multiple competing priorities. Strong IT skills and competence in core Microsoft apps including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Experience of working well with others, operating with integrity and openness, valuing diversity, and respecting the contribution of others. Desirable criteria: Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change. Excellent organisation and planning skills. Experience/knowledge of information security. Selection Process Stage 1: Application & Sift This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability in no more than 1000 words. We will be assessing essential criteria/ desirable criteria at sift. This should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the Experience criteria or the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section). You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. This will be used in the sifting process and will be scored Stage 2: Panel Interview All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed on behaviours / experience through Success Profiles. The interview will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together To find out more about civil service behaviours please click here Behaviours | Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk) Reserve List: Candidates who pass the interview criteria but are not offered a post will be kept on a reserve list for 12 months and may be contacted if similar roles become available. If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available. DBS - People working with government systems must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which includes a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed for this role is BPSS however there may be a requirement for this role to be SC cleared and you should familiarise yourself with the criteria of security clearance. This role is Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants. Appointments to roles within UKHSA will be made in accordance with the Civil Service nationality rules. These can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rulesThis job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK Nationals of the Republic of Ireland Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of theEuropean 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 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. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Government baseline personnel security standard Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following: life sentences arson sexual offences hate and terror offences Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role Contact Details Sophie.Rigney@reed.com
