Job Description
Grade UE07: £41,885 - £49,798 per annum
Information Compliance Services
Full-time: 35 hours a week
Fixed-term: for 12 months
Experienced information compliance professional to join our team
The University of Edinburgh is a large organisation involved in a wide range of activities. Information Compliance Services support its compliance with information legislation (primarily freedom of information and data subject access) which provides a right of access to recorded information.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for someone with determination and passion for what they do, combined with relevant knowledge and experience. In return we offer a role with purpose and responsibility within a supportive team.
The post-holder will be one of three Deputy Information Compliance Managers who manage their own caseloads of complex information requests efficiently and effectively in line with legislation, best practice, and University procedures. They also manage, supervise and advise six team members and provide guidance to staff across the University.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
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How to apply
Please include a CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role in your application.
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Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens in a new tab).
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 30th November 2026.
Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm UK time. If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 15th December 2026.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About the Team
This service coordinates responses to requests made under information legislation including freedom of information and environmental information requests and subject access requests under data protection law. It also provides advice, guidance and training to all areas of the University on compliance with information legislation.
Find out more by visiting our Information Compliance Services website (https://information-compliance.ed.ac.uk/) (Opens in new browser tab)
