Hybrid Information Governance Officer

The Law Society of Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,908 - 42,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Flexible working

Competitive pension provision

Family friendly benefits

Learning and Development opportunities

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

A Scottish regulatory body based in Edinburgh is seeking an Information Governance Officer to support its new FOI compliance regime. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of data protection laws, analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves working closely with governance teams, promoting awareness of IG practices, and contributing to policy development. The position provides a hybrid working environment alongside various employee benefits, including competitive pension schemes and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
• Experience in information governance, data protection, or records management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support IG best practices and compliance with obligations.
• Work with IG Champions to raise awareness of requirements.
• Assist in producing internal and external reports.
• Contribute to IG policies and procedures.

Skills

Understanding of UK GDPR

Data Protection Act 2018

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Strong analytical skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relevant qualifications

Education

FOISA Practitioner Certificate

Data Protection Certificate

Job description

A Scottish regulatory body based in Edinburgh is seeking an Information Governance Officer to support its new FOI compliance regime. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of data protection laws, analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves working closely with governance teams, promoting awareness of IG practices, and contributing to policy development. The position provides a hybrid working environment alongside various employee benefits, including competitive pension schemes and private medical insurance.