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Data Protection Champion

Read Easy UK

If you believe the ‘devil is in the detail’ and enjoy working alongside a diverse range of people, then you could be a Read Easy Data Protection Champion. You will liaise with members of the Tower Hamlets Team to make sure personal data is stored according to the Data Protection Policy and generally oversee the group’s records are kept correctly and securely. Read Easy is a charity that helps adults to read. This role is very flexible - around 3-4 hours per month, predominantly from home.

Detailed Description

Read Easy is a charity that helps adults learn to read. If you believe the ‘devil is in the detail’ and enjoy working alongside a diverse range of people, then you could be a Read Easy Data Protection Champion. You will liaise with members of the Tower Hamlets Team to make sure personal data is stored according to the Data Protection Policy and generally oversee the group’s records are kept correctly and securely. The role of the DP Champion is not time-consuming. You will need to perform an annual audit of data, in addition to regular checks that the team are conforming to data requirements. You will also need to attend monthly Management Team meetings and contribute to the team. On average this will take 3-4 hours a month and most of the tasks can be performed from home. If you wish to do more volunteering, this role can be taken on alongside other roles, eg Safeguarding Champion, as they are all quite light in terms of time commitment.

Activities you will be doing

Administration,Business, Management & Research

What skills are required for this role

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

Previous knowledge and experience in a data protection role is desirable, but not essential. Experience of managing personal data of others is desirable, but not essential Ability and confidence to ensure that others are adhering to the Data Protection Policy and Procedures. An eye for detail.

What is in it for you

- Develop skills in demonstrating and understanding application of data protection. - An opportunity to get involved with a really worthy cause from the beginning and contribute to making life changing differences for some of the 17,000+ adults in Tower Hamlets who struggle to read today. - Use your skills to add value in your local community and meet and work with a new team of like-minded people living in Tower Hamlets.

Time Commitment

We are flexible with the hours, depending on your availability, but you could expect to spend about 3 to 4 hours a month in this role.

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Predominantly home-based, although there will be a requirement to attend Management Team meetings in person in Tower Hamlets once a month.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
16 - 17,18 and over
We Welcome
We welcome volunteers aged 16 and over.
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