Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are Scottish Government employees, and are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

The Information Assurance and Data Protection Branch sits within the Digital Citizen Division in the Digital Directorate. The team provides advice and support across the Scottish Government on data protection, information assurance and information risk, working with the Scottish Government Legal Directorate where required.

We are currently seeking applications for a B2 Information Assurance & Data Protection Advisor based at Saughton House in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical advice on data protection and information asset management, including data protection impact assessments and data sharing.
• Manage data subject rights requests within statutory deadlines and respond to data protection correspondence from members of the public.
• Investigate personal data breaches, advise on containment, mitigation and prevention, and promptly escalate serious breaches to the Data Protection Officer.
• Develop clear policies, tools, guidance and training to improve data protection and information assurance practice across the Scottish Government.
• Support Information Asset Owners to manage information risk, maintain the information asset register and safeguard their information assets.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships, contribute to practitioner groups, improve team procedures, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

A recognised data protection qualification, such as the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, or a commitment to achieve one within 12 months.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.

Please submit a CV and a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact nicholas.reid@gov.scot

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