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What you will be doing
● Ensuring the group is operating in compliance with Data Protection Policy and that all the group’s volunteers are aware of the need to abide by the guidance.
● Determining the purposes for which, and the manner in which, any personal data is processed and stored.
● Establishing who in the group is collecting, holding and processing personal data.
● Alerting the Management Team to the potential benefits of registering the group with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
● Dealing with data protection queries in accordance with the policy.
● Maintaining an audit of personal data to ensure the accuracy of records held.
● Ensuring all volunteers receive Data Protection refresher training annually.
● Attending Management Team meetings, typically every 4 weeks

The skills you will need
● Experience of managing personal data of others is desirable.
● Ability and confidence to ensure that others are adhering to the Data Protection Policy and procedures.
● Reasonable confidence in using IT.
● The ability to use initiative and work independently.
● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.
● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.
● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.
● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of three hours a month to commit to the role.