Information Governance Officer
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,455 to £35,203 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary is £32,455 with the maximum salary on this scale being £35,203 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All payments are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EXTIGO0625 |
Summary
About the Role:
Are you passionate about data protection and ready to make a real impact in public service? The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Information Governance Officer to join our dynamic Information Governance Security Assurance Unit.
In this vital role, you’ll lead on managing data incidents and breaches, support investigations, and help ensure compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You’ll work closely with the Data Protection Officer and other specialists to uphold the highest standards of information governance and security.
If you have a strong grasp of incident response practices, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Are you passionate about data protection and ready to make a real impact in public service? The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Information Governance Officer to join our dynamic Information Governance Security Assurance Unit.
In this vital role, you’ll lead on managing data incidents and breaches, support investigations, and help ensure compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You’ll work closely with the Data Protection Officer and other specialists to uphold the highest standards of information governance and security.
If you have a strong grasp of incident response practices, excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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