At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex information rights requests and ensure compliance with UK legislation.
- Company: Join the City of Edinburgh Council's dynamic Information Governance Unit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by protecting individuals' rights and supporting public trust.
- Qualifications: Experience in information rights and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40501 - 47639 £ per year.
We are looking for a Senior Information Rights Officer to join our busy Information Governance Unit. You will manage complex statutory rights requests such as Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOISA) and other requests, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act (FOISA) and other relevant legislation.
You'll also provide clear, practical advice to Council services, support Information Rights Officers with case handling and contribute to improving how we deliver our information rights service. This role involves reviewing casework, supporting colleagues and working with a range of services to resolve complex issues.
We're looking for someone with experience in information rights, an in-depth understanding of relevant legislation, and the ability to apply it in a practical, balanced way. You should be organised, confident communicating with a range of stakeholders, and able to manage competing priorities. This is a varied role where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to protecting individuals' rights and supporting public trust in the Council.
This position is subject to Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.
