3 of 3 Freedom of Information Jobs in Scotland

Information Governance Officer 4 Month Contract InsideI R35 Up-to £250 per day Edinburgh Hybrid Are you a skilled professional with a passion for information governance? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The company is seeking an exceptional Information Governance Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in ensuring the … organisation's compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. About the Role As the Information Governance Officer , you will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to the company's National Team, Board Members, volunteer community, and Clerks on a wide range of information governance issues. This will include supporting the Information Governance and Data Protection … Officer in managing information security incidents, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place for data sharing, and contributing to major projects by integrating information governance considerations. You will also be involved in delivering responses to statutory requests for information, such as Freedom of Information Requests and Subject Access Requests, as well as assisting with the More ❯

Summary of Role The successful candidate will be involved in working on all types of commercial contracts, information law and information technology and intellectual property law and compliance matters. The team is working with exciting and leading commercial and public sector clients nationally and internationally. The organisations that the candidate will work with range across almost … all industry sectors and in size from central and local government, education, financial services, energy, food and drink, charities, media, lifesciences, medtech, technology, start-up to international. The type of work is broad-ranging, stimulating and often innovative. We are also members of strong international legal networks and work closely with firms across the world. Key Tasks ICT … procurement, outsourcing, managed services, cloud/SaaS, e-commerce, data protection compliance, data sharing, data processing, data transfers and information security, freedom of information IP protection and commercialisation, including licensing and transfers. Brand and trade mark protection. Commercial contracts. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of training to clients and in business development and networking More ❯

Officer and Corporate Governance Manager with data protection, records management, and statutory information requests. Act as a key contact for regulators and colleagues, monitor compliance with UK GDPR, FOI (Scotland) Act, and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments. Contribute to record-keeping policies, manage information risks, and deputise as Data Protection Officer when required. Main Duties Advise teams … Board, volunteers, and clerks on IG compliance. Respond to FOI and Subject Access Requests; handle information enquiries. Assist with incident management, data sharing safeguards, and policy updates. Support IG integration in projects, DPIAs, and tech/system due diligence. Maintain retention schedules and Information Asset Register. Contribute to risk management and compliance audits; prepare reports. Deliver IG training … guidance; collaborate with partner organisations. Promote team support and continuous improvement; undertake other duties as needed. Essential Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI (Scotland) Act, Public Records (Scotland) Act. Understanding of confidentiality and IG security principles. Ability to communicate complex information to varied audiences. Evidence of CPD and experience in More ❯