Information Assurance Officer

Summary: The Information Assurance Officer role is with a public sector organization in Scotland focused on digital transformation in health and care. The position involves ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and developing governance documentation while collaborating with various specialists. The contract extends until March 2026, offering a significant opportunity to impact public service delivery. Candidates should possess a strong background in information assurance and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
• Support the development of governance documentation including DPIAs, risk assessments, and data sharing agreements.
• Liaise with specialists across clinical safety, security, and accessibility.
• Work independently across multiple projects.

Key Skills:

• Strong background in information assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of public sector governance.

Salary (Rate): £220 per day

City: Edinburgh

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Information Assurance Officer - Public Sector - Remote (Scotland-based)

I'm working with a forward-thinking public sector organisation that's delivering digital transformation across health and care in Scotland. They're looking for an experienced Information Assurance Officer to join their team on a contract running until March 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a nationally significant digital programme. You'll work closely with delivery teams to ensure compliance with data protection legislation, support the development of governance documentation (DPIAs, risk assessments, data sharing agreements), and liaise with specialists across clinical safety, security, and accessibility.

You'll need a strong background in information assurance, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple projects. Experience in cloud environments and public sector governance is highly desirable.

If you're passionate about data, compliance, and making a real impact in public service delivery, I'd love to hear from you.

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