I am an experienced programme and project manager, with knowledge of data protection, data analysis and research methods. I have an academic background in Psychology, and am also an artist and writer in my spare time. I am conscientious, with a keen eye for detail and can learn new skills quickly.

Helena Wallace

I am an experienced programme and project manager, with knowledge of data protection, data analysis and research methods. I have an academic background in Psychology, and am also an artist and writer in my spare time. I am conscientious, with a keen eye for detail and can learn new skills quickly.

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I am an experienced programme and project manager, with knowledge of data protection, data analysis and research methods. I have an academic background in Psychology, and am also an artist and writer in my spare time. I am conscientious, with a keen eye for detail and can learn new skills quickly.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Programme Manager at Information Commissioner's Office
June 1, 2020 - Present
Delivering programme management expertise to establish ICO's new Regulatory Policy Projects function; applying programme management tools to ensure organisational change aligned with strategic objectives; providing project management to the ICO's Research team for timely procurement and delivery of a flagship qualitative analysis product; directing development of the ICO's Futures team; led the implementation of the Children's Code, coordinating inter-related projects across boundaries to deliver a suite of benefits.
Group Manager at Information Commissioner's Office
November 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Led ICO's Innovation Hub, funded by Innovate UK, to collaborate with regulators and provide data protection expertise to innovating businesses; managed all elements of the project cycle from team establishment to new ways of working and final report delivery.
Senior Policy Officer at Information Commissioner's Office
December 1, 2015 - November 1, 2018
Provided data protection policy advice and guidance to key government stakeholders including Cabinet Office and HMRC.
Operational Researcher at HM Revenue & Customs
July 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013
Provided data analysis to HMRC operations, using SAS, SQL and statistical analysis to support decision making.

Education

MSc Psychological Research Methods at University of Glasgow
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
BSc Psychology (Hons) at University of Glasgow
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026

Qualifications

MSP Foundation and Practitioner
July 1, 2023 - January 18, 2026
APMG AgilePM: Foundation and Practitioner
March 1, 2021 - January 18, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate: Data Protection Law and Information Governance
October 1, 2016 - January 18, 2026
BCS Certificate in Data Protection
October 1, 2016 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services