Information Compliance Officer (1.0FTE/open ended)

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We are a university where everyone belongs, and where students are encouraged to grow, contribute and make a positive difference.

We are a UK top 50 university according to the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2027 and Scotland's top ranked modern in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027.  

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, 90% of our graduates are in employment and/or further study within 15 months, outperforming the sector average - with 76% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2026). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships.

We are one of Scotland’s leading universities for supporting learners from the country’s most underrepresented communities, and work closely with graduates and supporters to keep our global alumni community connected. Our modern campuses support 20,000 students from 105 countries, and we are ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2025).  

Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Information Compliance Officer will assist the Head of Information Compliance in supporting the University to comply with Data Protection legislation, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and will contribute to the operation and development of Records Management practices across the University

You will be part of a cohesive and high performing team of professional and support staff, responding to requests for information made under Data Protection and FOI legislation and managing other enquiries relating to information rights such as Subject Access Requests.

You will contribute to an increase in good records and information management practices across the University and will provide professional advice and guidance on information compliance matters to colleagues across the University.

Candidates interested in this role will have experience of working in the field of Data Protection, Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulations and records management within a complex environment. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate experience of interpreting and applying statutory requirements and regulatory guidance to information compliance matters in order to provide guidance and advice as well as knowledge of Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Data Protection legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.  Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills aligned to GCU’s values are required.

If this opportunity interests you and you would like to discuss further, please contact: Paul Brown, Director of Governance & Legal Services, Paul.brown@gcu.ac.uk.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).