Join the ICO Executive Team - Exciting Opportunities Ahead
Our ICO team is looking for talented individuals to join us in implementing the ICO25 strategy. As a member of the Executive Team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of information empowerment in the UK. Explore the rewarding and impactful work we do, and consider joining us on this exciting journey towards a more transparent and empowered society.
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Candidate Pack Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy Information Commissioner s Office
About Us Next Steps The Role
Welcome Note Thank you for your interest in joining our Executive Team at such an interesting and important time for the ICO. The roles we are advertising are to fill two key vacancies as we begin the work to deliver our new ICO25 strategy and plan. As a member of the Executive Team you d be joining a strong leadership group, focused on leading the continued transformation of the ICO. As a team we have a clear purpose. We are committed to: Through our ICO25 strategy and plan, providing a clear purpose to guide us all, informed by our rapidly developing external environment and a long-term insight into the needs of our customers and stakeholders. Providing clear strategic priorities and direction, empowering all colleagues with the knowledge, tools and authority to make choices and ensure all our work supports our purpose and is moving us towards our objectives. Providing a working environment and role modelling a working culture which enables us all to give our best, learn and develop as part of a high performing and highly respected organisation. Taking collective and personal accountability for our decisions and actions and enabling all colleagues to feel confident and comfortable to do the same. Correcting or adjusting our course or direction where needed, being open and transparent, always explaining why before we expect others to follow. Listening to the broadest range of audiences and voices, internally and externally, actively seeking out different perspectives and challenge. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, and you have the experience and capability we re looking for, then we look forward to considering your application and welcoming the most suitable candidate to the team. John Edwards - Information Commissioner Paul Arnold - Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer
About Us? The ICO exists to empower you through information. Our work affects every single person and organisation in the UK. The UK s increasingly digital society and economy are built on trillions of uses and exchanges of personal and public information every day. Information can drive everything in life from healthcare to job opportunities, the use of technology by police to reduce crime, or the decisions made for and about people. As the UK s information rights regulator we believe our purpose is to empower the UK through information. We do this by: Empowering people to confidently contribute to a thriving society and sustainable economy. Empowering organisations to plan, invest, responsibly innovate and grow. Empowering us all by promoting openness and transparency by public bodies. Empower our customers and stakeholders to hold us to account for the difference we make when enforcing the laws we oversee. More information is available about our purpose, objectives and values in our recently launched ICO25 strategy and associated plan ICO25 Plan
This is an exciting time to join the ICO. Our work is interesting and immensely rewarding it s of national and international importance, in the public eye and incredibly varied. Some of our recent work includes: Improving the protection of children online o Improving the protection for victims of serious sexual assault o Continuing to tackle those responsible for predatory marketing communications o Being nominated for an international award for our guidance and toolkit to support the implementation of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) technology o Continuing to develop our Small Business Hub, recognising the importance of reducing the cost of regulation and providing regulatory certainty to the millions of small organisations driving the economy o Developing a data sharing code of practice and associated tools, to empower the responsible sharing of information to protect people and support economic growth o
As a whole economy regulator, including of Government and the public sector, we provide certainty on what the law requires, what represents good practice and our approach as the regulator. We proactively identify trends around new uses of personal information. We scan the horizon and work with others, so we can anticipate issues and intervene early to prevent harms and support data-driven innovation. In engaging with issues and supporting organisations in this way, we enable innovation and protect people. We are on a continuous journey of progressive change and transformation since the major change to UK data protection law in 2018, in readiness for further forthcoming law reform and following the appointment of the new Information Commissioner, John Edwards in January of this year. The Executive Team will play a crucial role in continuing to deliver this transformation, developing the culture, capacity and capability of the ICO and in shaping the future of information regulation in the UK. Take a look at our organigram to see the current Executive Team structure.
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy The Role Reporting To: As a Deputy Commissioner, you will report to the Information Commissioner and will be accountable to the Deputy Chief Executive for the day-to-day delivery of objectives and the collective work of the Executive Team. Salary: Starting salary expected to be between 102,801 to 124,795 per annum (possibly more for an exceptional candidate) plus benefits. Location: Flexible, the role will be contracted to our Wilmslow Head Office, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast Offices. Our priority is to enable all our people to work productively and effectively from any location. Through hybrid working we offer great home and office-based working opportunities and more general flexibility over where you work to be productive. There will be regular times when you will be expected to attend our offices to collaborate with colleagues and frequent travel due to business need.
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy The Role The environment in which the ICO works is complex, fast-moving and ever-changing. The role of Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy, is crucial to the ICO s purpose of empowering through information empowering the public to confidently take part in a thriving society and sustainable economy and empowering organisations to plan, invest, responsibly innovate and grow. An essential member of the ICO s Management Board and Executive Team, the Deputy Commissioner, Regulatory Policy is expected to significantly contribute to developing and delivering the ICO s policy services and initiatives. You will be expected to work openly and collaboratively as a member of the Executive Team, ensuring the organisation is led effectively to achieve the transformation and delivery of services called for by ICO25. As necessary, you will deputise for the Commissioner and act as the lead for regulatory policy matters across the organisation, ensuring the ICO s Policy Projects, Legislative Reform, International Co-Operation and Economic Analysis teams deliver their plans and strategies focusing on areas that represent the most significant regulatory risk or opportunity.
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy The Person You will demonstrate strong intellectual and analytical capabilities and possess the commercial acumen to identify opportunities, assess risks and exercise sound judgement in relation to policy and organisational issues. You will share our values of being curious, impactful, collaborative as well as respectful and inclusive and you will be experienced in empowering others to lead and to work confidently and accountably in line with strong values to achieve high performance. You must also bring significant experience working in a senior policy role for a national or international organisation within the public, private or third sectors. With strong ambassadorial instincts, you will possess the credibility to build and nurture constructive working relationships with a broad range of influential stakeholders. You must have a palpable empathy towards data protection, freedom of information and an appreciation of the impact of new and emerging technologies coupled with a keen awareness of the digital economy, developments and issues. You must also possess sophisticated communication and influencing skills combined with the flexibility, emotional intelligence, and personal resilience to operate well under pressure.
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy Working Experience and Education A proven track record, with substantial experience at a senior level within public, private or third sectors, of successful policy leadership with evidence of strategic planning and delivery of high quality outcomes. Significant experience of working in a senior policy role for a national or international organisation. Substantial experience in a high level representational and negotiating role. Experience of writing business cases relating to major initiatives. Degree or relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience. o o o o o
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics A demonstrable empathy towards data protection, freedom of information and the key ICO roles of educating and influencing, promoting good practice, addressing complaints and enforcing the law through a proportionate regulatory delivery framework. Expertise, or demonstrable ability to develop expertise, regarding data protection and Freedom of information legislation. Understanding of the principles of good regulation and their practical application. Appreciation of the impact of new and emerging information technologies coupled with keen awareness of digital economy developments and issues. A proven track record in managing teams of leaders and delivering organisational change to get results. Up to date knowledge of modern business and corporate planning methodologies, governance standards and best practice. Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment and the public sector generally, including the democratic, political and organisational framework.. o o o o o o o
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics Personally Effective excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate. Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change. Ability to identify opportunities, assess risks and exercise sound judgement in relation to policy and organisational issues. Strong intellectual and analytical capacities as applied to social, technological and legal issues. Commercially and politically aware with the ability to understand the impact of external factors on the work of the ICO. Strong written, verbal and presentational communications skills, directed in particular at negotiating with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders. Positive can do attitude. Flexibility, adaptability and resilience under pressure. Sustained experience of finding solutions to diverse problems. Strong team player good at motivating and leading by example. o o o o o o o o o
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunities The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion. This includes ensuring our Executive Team promotes and demonstrates the diversity of thought and is as representative as possible of the customers and stakeholders we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants from all members of the community. To find out more, please visit the Jobs section of our website.
How to apply To apply for this role, please provide the following documents: An up-to-date CV. Please label this document CV with your name and the role title. A supporting statement (maximum two pages) that answers the following: The ICO is currently consulting on its new multi-year strategy and associated values. As a values- based organisation, it is critical that members of the ICO s Executive Team fully appreciate and are committed to the values which guide and underpin their work. In addition to providing a copy of your up-to-date CV, we would like you to provide a supporting statement describing your suitability for the role, referring specifically to the ICO s values. This statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. The ICO s values are: o Curious o Collaborative o Impactful o Respect, equality, diversity and inclusivity o o o The ICO s values in more depth can be found in our ICO25 Plan. A completed diversity monitoring form on the application link. o Please submit your application by 11:59 pm 16th October 2022. If you would like to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Marsha Isilar-Gosling from our Executive Search partners, Green Park, at marsha.isilar-gosling@green-park.co.uk.
Disability Confident Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria in the job specification are guaranteed an interview. Recognising that not all applicants who consider themselves to be disabled will necessarily wish to make use of this provision, all applicants who indicate that they have a disability in response to the diversity questionnaire will be given the choice of whether their application should be considered as part of our Disability Confident commitment. If you would like to receive application materials in alternative formats or require any adjustments or arrangements to be put in place for any part of the recruitment process, please do contact Green Park at Nicole.Gibson@green-park.co.uk
Contact us Should candidates like to discuss the role in more detail before submitting an application, please contact our executive search partner Green Park at: Marsha.Isilar-Gosling@green-park.co.uk
