Redaction & Publication Officer

Parity Network; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Redaction & Publication Officer for a 23-month contract. Responsibilities include redacting sensitive documents, ensuring accuracy, and working alongside legal teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and experience handling sensitive information. This role offers competitive daily pay and potential remote working options.

Qualifications

• Experience working with sensitive/confidential information.
• Ability to manage distressing subject matter.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Redact and publish sensitive documents.
• Perform quality checks on transcripts and documents.
• Work closely with Legal and Paralegal Teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Working with sensitive information

Resilience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Redaction & Publication Officer - £180.58 per day - 23 Months - Edinburgh (Outside IR35).

Parity is delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit on a 23-month contract basis. You will be based in their modern, central Edinburgh offices with potential to work remotely 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Redact and publish sensitive documents (witness statements, hearing transcripts).


• Perform quality and accuracy checks on transcripts and documents.


• Apply ciphers, maintain related databases, and process documentation.


• Work closely with Legal and Paralegal Teams to ensure correct handling of sensitive personal data.


• Support the timely delivery of redaction and publication tasks within set deadlines.

About you

• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.


• Experience working with sensitive/confidential information.


• Resilient and able to manage distressing subject matter.


• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight timelines.


• A collaborative team member who can also work independently.


• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This is a rare opportunity to use your skills in a highly meaningful way, as part of a supportive and multi-disciplinary team.

If this sounds like the role for you then do not hesitate to contact me, Lynne Strang, for more information or simply click on the apply button.

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