Data and Compliance Officer in Preston - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

Post Title: Data and Compliance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: EFL House, Preston
Reporting to: Group Head of Legal
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours

“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.

The EFL is looking for a proactive and organised Data and Compliance Officer to work within our Governance and Legal Team. The role will focus on ensuring the Companies data protection and privacy compliance.

More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.

JOB PURPOSE

The Data and Compliance Officer will sit within the Governance and Legal Department of the EFL reporting to the Group Head of Legal, and hold responsibility for the data protection and privacy compliance operations of the EFL and its group companies (including EFL in the Community and EFL Digital). This will include, for example, management of such compliance through effective policies, procedures, employee training, engagement with stakeholders (including member Clubs), responding to applicable incidents and requests, reporting obligations and supporting on relevant organisational projects.

A commitment to staying up to date on legislative and regulatory requirements concerning data protection, privacy and information is important for ensuring the organisation remains in compliance with all its obligations and is able to lawfully undertake projects and implement new technologies in a lawful manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

POLICY AND PROJECTS

Reviewing, updating and maintaining the data protection, privacy and information security policies, standards, assessments, practices and procedures across the EFL and its group companies
Supporting various projects across the EFL and its group companies, including for example integration of privacy by design, and data protection impact assessments
Assisting in the drafting, review and negotiation of data sharing and processing agreements
Supporting the business with other corporate compliance activities as required

EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE

Ensuring all data protection, privacy and information security policies, standards, assessments, practices and procedures are integrated and operating effectively across the working practices of the EFL and its group companies
Providing appropriate guidance to EFL member clubs and their charities where required in relation to their data protection practices which interrelate with those of the EFL and its group companies
Work proactively with the business and department leads to provide necessary training to internal departments at regular intervals and as required
Providing other data protection, privacy and information security related advice to the EFL and its group companies as required

AUDIT, HANDLING AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviewing, updating and maintaining appropriate records of processing in accordance with data protection legislation
Undertaking audits of data protection, privacy and information security policies, standards, assessments, practices and procedures at appropriate intervals
Ensuring proper handling of data subject rights requests received by the EFL and its group companies
Investigating and reporting data, privacy and information security breaches in compliance with data protection legislation
Supporting the business with other corporate compliance activities as required
Ensure Safeguarding is at the forefront of everything you do to promote a safe environment for the organisation, FCc’s and Clubs
Contribute to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation

About The Candidate

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Comprehensive knowledge of data protection, privacy and information security legislation applicable in the UK and EU
Knowledge and understanding of supporting and implementing best-practice within a business with corporate compliance matters (for example, in relation to anti-bribery, anti-modern slavery and/or corporate governance)
An understanding of Safeguarding, particularly in a sporting and charitable setting, would be advantageous

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong and proven competency in advising in relation to data protection, privacy and information security matters
Ability to implement and maintain effective data protection, privacy and information security practices and procedures
Strong analytical and research skills
Good Microsoft 365 skills

ATTRIBUTES

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to learn quickly
The ability to work flexibly and adapt accordingly to achieve defined deadlines
The ability to prioritise work effectively and recognise when to escalate an issue
Pragmatic and risk based approach to day-to-day issues
Lead by example by contributing to promoting the principles of the EFL:

Everybody Working Together - We are one team supporting each other and collaborating on our shared goals
Fairness & Equality - Being consistent and inclusive for everyone - showing respect
Listening & Learning - Communicating with trust and honesty - growing as individuals and enabling others to do so too

About The Club

INTRODUCTION TO THE EFL and EFITC

The English Football League (EFL) is the highest attended football league, and largest single body of professional clubs in Europe.

It is responsible for administering and regulating the Sky Bet EFL, Sky Bet Play-Offs, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy competitions, plus youth and reserve team football.

A vital part of sporting life, both in the UK and across the globe, the EFL operates some of the world’s most competitive, popular and successful football competitions, acting as part of the fabric of life for millions of fans and families.

EFL Clubs are truly embedded in the hearts of their 72 local communities, spanning the breadth and depth of England and Wales. Away from the match-day, Clubs and Club Community Organisations interact seven days a week, 365 days a year, making a positive contribution to the communities in which they serve.

EFL in the Community is the charitable arm of the EFL (English Football League).

EFL in the Community (formerly the EFL Trust) was established in 2008 to support the ground-breaking work of EFL Football Club charities.

This network of charities across England and Wales use the power of the Club badge to reach people who need help. They deliver a wide range of initiatives focused on improving health and wellbeing; raising aspirations and realising potential – building stronger, more cohesive EFL communities.

Football Club charities engaged over 1.1 million participants last season and generated a total of £1.24 billion worth of social value across the full range of community initiatives and programmes.

OUR TEAM AT THE EFL

The EFL offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest sporting competitions, clubs, commercial partnerships and media in the market. We look for the best people who approach their work with energy, excellence and commitment.

Our employees are crucial to our success and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental elements of building our team. Each of us has an array of qualifications, skills and life experiences.

If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.

The EFL reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough applications.

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