Police Scotland
Information Compliance Officer
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Information Compliance Officer
Police Scotland
Policing relies on the secure, lawful, and proportionate use of information to protect the public and support operational activity. As an Information Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring that information assets—particularly sensitive and personal data—are protected in line with legal, regulatory, and national policing requirements.
You will ensure appropriate organisational measures are in place to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across the organisation.
You will oversee compliance with Information Assurance obligations in Police Scotland through inspection, audit, and compliance monitoring.
As part of the team, you will work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, focused on trust, integrity, and service. Your role will be vital in protecting sensitive policing information that underpins public safety.
About the Role
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver risk-based compliance audits across:
- Information systems
- Operational processes
- Data handling practices
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Evaluate compliance with:
- Information assurance and security frameworks
- Internal force policies and procedures
- Statutory and regulatory requirements, including:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
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Produce clear audit reports outlining:
- Findings
- Risk exposure
- Actionable recommendations
- Track and validate completion of remedial actions to ensure sustained compliance
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Support the end-to-end management of:
- Information security incidents
- Personal data breaches
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Identify, assess, and document risks relating to:
- Use, storage, and sharing of police information
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Analyse outputs from:
- Protective monitoring
- System logs
- Audit tools
- Detect unauthorised access and data misuse
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Investigate:
- Information governance breaches
- Errors
- Non-compliance issues
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Establish root causes and recommend proportionate corrective and preventative actions
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Provide subject matter expertise to:
- Operational and Divisional leads
- Support understanding and implementation of:
- Information governance standards
- Data protection principles
- Secure information handling requirements
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Review and challenge compliance returns to ensure:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Assurance
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Identify trends and themes from:
- Audits
- Incidents
- Breaches
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Contribute to the development and enhancement of:
- Policies and procedures
- Control frameworks
- Information assurance strategies
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with length of service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
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About Police Scotland
Every role in Police Scotland plays a crucial part in keeping people safe. This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We serve over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural, and island communities.
Our 2030 vision aims for:
- Safer communities
- Less crime
- Supported victims
- A thriving workforce
We are committed to:
- Equality
- Human rights
- Building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
Eligibility
You should have been a UK resident for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role.
Please note: Police Scotland currently allows flexible working for eligible roles. If you are interested in agile working, we encourage you to apply.
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