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Independent Complaints Assessor
Location: Working from home/remote working.
Commitment: Ad hoc arrangement on a case-by-case basis
Daily rate: £400 plus reasonable expenses
Closing Date: end July 2022
The Data & Marketing Commission (DMC) is the body which oversees and enforces the Data & Marketing Association (DMA)’s Code. The Code and DMC are there to give effective protection to recipients, users and practitioners of the data driven marketing sector. It aims to ensure companies observe the highest standards of integrity and trade fairly with their customers and with each other. This is achieved by investigating complaints and identifying trends in data driven marketing that might raise issues for consumers and the sector.
The DMA are looking to appoint a new Independent Complaints Assessor (ICA). The term would be for three years, renewable once.
Historically the DMC has adjudicated against complaints about DMA members only but it is now in the process of becoming an Independent Monitoring Body for the Information Commissioners’ Office following approval of an industry GDPR Code.
The DMC also has a further extended remit in support of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) with complaints by consumers in relation to data and in particular Legitimate Interest and related matters.
The IAC is appointed by the Board of the DMC following an open recruitment process and recommendation made by a panel chaired by a person independent of the DMC.
Duties
The Independent Complaints Assessor can consider complaints about the standard of service provided by the Data & Marketing Commission (DMC). This covers the practical handling of a case – but not disagreements about its outcome. There is a separate service for appealing case rulings and sanctions.
The ICA will be the final arbiter of complaints about the level of service provided once the DMC has had a reasonable chance to respond to a service complaint. The ICA will prepare reports on the findings, tailored to the circumstances of the complaint and where appropriate make recommendations for redress.
Qualities
The ICA will have experience of investigatory case handling, perhaps in a legal environment, or in a dispute resolution, regulatory or public body. Experience of ombudsman work and complaints handling is not essential but would be an advantage, and the ICA should have worked in an environment which prices itself on customer service excellence.
A full Job Description is available on request. Applications to suzi.higman@dmcommission.com.
Independent Appeals Commissioner
Location: Working from home/remote working.
Commitment: Ad hoc arrangement on a case-by-case basis
Daily rate: £650 plus reasonable expenses
Closing Date: end July 2022
The Data & Marketing Commission (DMC) is the body which oversees and enforces the Data & Marketing Association (DMA)’s Code. The Code and DMC are there to give effective protection to recipients, users and practitioners of the data driven marketing sector. It aims to ensure companies observe the highest standards of integrity and trade fairly with their customers and with each other. This is achieved by investigating complaints and identifying trends in data driven marketing that might raise issues for consumers and the sector.
The DMA are looking to appoint a new Independent Appeals Commissioner (IAC) as the current incumbent’s term is due to expire. The term would be for three years, renewable once.
Historically the DMC has adjudicated against complaints about DMA members only but it is now in the process of becoming an Independent Monitoring Body for the Information Commissioners’ Office following approval of an industry GDPR Code.
The DMC also has a further extended remit in support of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) with complaints by consumers in relation to data and in particular Legitimate Interest and related matters.
The IAC is appointed by the Board of the DMC following an open recruitment process and recommendation made by a panel chaired by a person independent of the DMC.
Duties
When the DMC concludes that a member is in breach of the DMA or GDPR Code, a member can appeal against the ruling, or any sanctions imposed. The IAC will be expected to consider an appeal when lodged by a member company of the DMA or by a signatory organisation to the GDPR Code or by a complainant which has had complaints upheld by the DMC. The IAC will be expected to set and follow operational procedures that are consistent with relevant provisions of the DMA and GDPR Codes. The IAC will report after each appeal to the DMC on the work of the IAC and maintain a dialogue with the DMC to make them aware of any major issues.
Qualities and responsibilities
- Strategic understanding
- Judgement
- Communication
- Independence
- Experience and knowledge
- Social skills
- Media literacy
- Awareness of self-regulation
A full Job Description is available on request. Applications to suzi.higman@dmcommission.com.
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