Information Compliance Officer (1.0FTE/open ended)

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This vacancy is only open to internal members of staff currently on a GCU contract of employment

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.