Current Vacancies
Freedom of Information Officer (FOIO) (Enforcement)
The Scottish Information Commissioner enforces and promotes freedom of information (FOI) law. Joining one of two teams of FOIOs, you'll provide essential support to the Commissioner in fulfilling his responsibilities which will include the following:
Investigating appeals made to the Commissioner
Drafting decisions on behalf of the Commissioner
Responding to information requests and subject access requests (relating to casework)
Promoting good practice to the public and public authorities with advice and guidance about FOI law
You'll bring:
Work experience in a relevant discipline
Excellent writing and communication 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
Starting salary of £37,932 (gross p.a.) FTE, on a scale rising to £47,244 (gross p.a.) FTE
Work location in St Andrews, Fife. It will be a contractual requirement to attend the office premises when required to do so, but 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 by 12 noon on 22 July 2022. You should use the application form in our application pack - see below (CVs will not be considered).
Security clearance is required for this post. 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 Job Description and Person Specification in the application pack below.
Any questions about how to apply or the application process?
Contact us at: enquiries@itspublicknowledge.info
Or by post:
Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
KY16 9DS
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 22 July 2022
If you are successful at the application stage and invited to interview, interviews (virtual) will be held during the following periods: 15-19 August 2022 and 22-26 August 2022.
Application Pack
This application pack includes a Job Description and Person Specification, and a summary of the main terms and conditions of employment (for information only).
Freedom of Information Officer (Enforcement): Job Description & Person Specification
Freedom of Information Officer (Enforcement): Application Form
Freedom of Information Officer (Enforcement): Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form
Freedom of Information Officer (Enforcement): Summary Terms & Conditions
Freedom of Information Officer (Enforcement): Recruitment Advertisement
