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Freedom of Information Officer (Policy & Information Team)
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The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
The Scottish Information Commissioner enforces and promotes Freedom of Information (FOI) law.
You will join a team that provides support to the Commissioner to fulfil his duties to promote FOI rights and FOI good practice. We support the Commissioner to:
Engage with key stakeholders and decision makers (including the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government)
Share widely the learning from our enforcement work
Develop best practice in access to information held by Scottish public authorities
This is an exciting time to join the team. Our work is interesting and varied and involves regular contact with the public, public authorities, journalists and non-governmental organisations.
You’ll bring:
Work experience in a relevant discipline
Excellent writing, communication and presentational skills, including the ability to write for, and speak to, a range of audiences
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Education to degree level (or equivalent level of skill or knowledge)
We offer:
Interesting, challenging and varied work
Inclusive and supportive team culture
Strong leadership and management support
Comprehensive onboarding and induction programme
Competitive salary £45,428 (gross p.a.) FTE, on a scale rising to £54,166 (gross p.a.) FTE
Work location in St Andrews, Fife but some hybrid working will be possible
Flexible working arrangements (applications on a job share basis are welcome)
To apply, you must complete an application form and submit this to us at the email address below by noon on Friday 27 March 2026. You must use the application form in our application pack (CVs will not be considered).
The application pack also includes a and Person Specification and a summary of the main terms and conditions of employment (for information only). Security clearance is required for this post. xcunqrw For more information on the security clearance and pre-employment checks (identity and right to work in the UK, Basic Criminal Records Check), location of work, references, data protection, equal opportunities and the evidence of the skills, knowledge and experience that you will need to provide please see the and Person Specification.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday 27 March 2026
Interview Dates:
Week commencing 13 April 2026 (Held at our address above)
- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management And Consultancy