Summary: The role of Information Governance & Data Protection Officer involves providing expert advice and incident response related to data protection, specifically under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. This is a 3-month initial contract position requiring hybrid working between home and the office in Edinburgh. Candidates with advanced expertise in the relevant legislation will be prioritized for the top end of the daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on information governance and data protection.
• Respond to incidents related to data protection.
• Design data protection frameworks in compliance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act.
• Work in a hybrid model between home and the Edinburgh office.

Key Skills:

• Expert knowledge of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act.
• Experience as an Information Governance & Data Protection Officer.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Mid-senior level experience in data protection.

Salary (Rate): 300

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other