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Data Protection Specialist
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Data Protection Specialist
# Data Protection Specialist (Deputy Data Protection Officer) – Ofgem
Ofgem may consider candidates based in Cardiff, Glasgow, or London, with a special welcome to applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
About the Role
Ofgem is seeking a highly capable and motivated Data Protection Specialist (Deputy Data Protection Officer) to safeguard one of the UK’s most sensitive and complex data environments. This senior specialist role operates at the core of Ofgem’s legal and regulatory framework, providing expert data protection compliance oversight and cross-organisational advisory support.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build a focused, high-performing team
- Shape regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
- Engage with business units, legal teams, delivery functions, and government stakeholders
- Support the DPO and senior security leadership in driving Ofgem’s digital transformation ambitions
By joining DDSS at this pivotal stage, you’ll help modernise Ofgem’s tech infrastructure and policy frameworks in a critical regulatory role—ensuring the future of energy security, fairness, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal & Advisory Support
- Provide expert legal advice on data protection across Ofgem, ensuring compliance with:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act
- Relevant regulatory and legislative requirements
- Represent Ofgem in handling legal/regulatory inquiries (including interactions with the Information Commissioner’s Office – ICO)
- Support submissions, reports, and regulatory returns for the Cabinet Office and central government bodies
2. Data Protection & Compliance Oversight
- Lead and support data protection compliance activities, including:
- Ensuring robust governance for highly sensitive datasets
- Pricing and market-services sensitive information
- Aligning privacy policies with policy and operational goals
- Drive compliance audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses for data privacy standards
3. Incident & Risk Management
- Oversee and advise on data breach response, including:
- Incident investigation and containment
- Conformance with GDPR breach reporting requirements
- Regulatory escalation protocols
- Collaborate with security teams to integrate data protection risk mitigation strategies into security frameworks
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4. Freedom of Information (FOI) & Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Provide legal oversight for FOI responses and SARs, ensuring compliance with:
- Statutory timelines and Court judgments
- Redacting/releasing sensitive data where permitted
- Collaborate with Ofgem’s FOI teams to present unified, transparent responses
5. Project & Governance Collaboration
- Act as a privacy focal point across Ofgem’s matrix management structure, advising on:
- Privacy by design in project delivery pipelines
- Policy alignment with digital and AI initiatives
- Support the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in shaping Ofgem’s compliance strategies
What We Are Looking For
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience defining data protection incident response policies, including:
- Processes for investigation/response plans
- Data Leak Prevention (DLP) tool integration
- Applied knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, FOI laws, and cyber-security regulations
- Certification in a GDPR Data Protection Foundation course (or equivalent evidence)
- Law degree (or equivalent legal/compliance experience)
Desirable Criteria
- Broad expertise in cyber-security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and its intersection with GDPR
Required Behaviours
- Making Effective Decisions – Navigating ambiguity with analytical rigour
- Working Together – Building strategic alliances across legal, tech, regulatory teams
- Delivering at Pace – Adapting to evolving regulatory demands and operational urgencies
Selection Process
Interviews will include:
- A presentation task focusing on data protection maturity risk mitigation
- Assessments of technical skills and behavioural alignment
Application Requirements & Candidate Guidance
- CV: Submit a 2-page summary of your career not exceeding 2 pages.
- Personal Statement: 1,250-word document demonstrating fit against the essential and desirable criteria.
- Avoid AI-generated content: False or lifted statements may lead to application withdrawal or disciplinary action.
Protecting against fraudulence: Personal data shared with Cifas will be cross-verified for integrity.
What’s on Offer
Ofgem’s competitive benefits package includes:
- Competitive Salary: £49,452 (two-year incremental structure)
- Civil Service Pension – £14,326 annual employer contribution
- Leave: 30 days annual leave after qualifying service
- Development: Robust training and professional with flexible options (e.g., support for ITIL, GDPR Master Course)
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working (1-day weekly office commitment), flexible hours
- Family Support Policies: Parental leave, childcare vouchers, maternity/paternity leave access
- Culture & Mission:
- Mission: Regulate energy toward net-zero by 2050
- Engage with diverse talent networks and opportunities to drive industry-wide change
- Clean, modern office spaces with commute-friendly locations
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** الوطنيّةلكية - Nationality & Eligibility**
Eligible nationalities for this role include:
- UK/EU nationals (including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and UK/EU-associate statuses)
- Commonwealth citizens with UK work rights
- Veterans’ priority pathways or candidates with protected characteristics (e.g., ill-health retirement, disability)
For full list, see Civil Service nationality requirements
Security Clearance
- Require Level: Basic Security Check (mandatory for all government roles).
- Process: Criminal record check, identity verification, verifiable references, and internal peer checks
Civil Service Principles
Ofgem adheres to Civil Service commission standards and equal-opportunity recruitment:
- Core Principles: Meritocratic, fairness, integrity
- Consideration for disability confidence tested or Redundancy Redeployment Scheme eligible candidates
Contact & Application Details
Ofgem Appointments Team – Intermediary recruitment services via: 📩 Job Contact: robj@global-resourcing.com 📩 Recruitment team: ofgem-cto@global-resourcing.com
Civil Service Policy Reminders
- Your role must be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Code regarding ethics, conflicts of interest (mandatory disclosure upon hiring), and professional behaviour standards.
Final Notes
Once this listing closes, the vacancy page will no longer be available. Save a local copy of the job spec for your records. Questions?
📧 For other inquiries: Email -> recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
(Civil Service Commission Reminder: Due process pathways to escalate complaints where you believe the recruitment framework may have been violated.)
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