NHS Scotland
M365 Information Governance Lead - Senior Consultant
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M365 Information Governance Lead
About the Organisation
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) unites expertise from NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The organisation supports the NHS to deliver better care through education, tools, data, and national functions like procurement and logistics. PSD Scotland is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing flexible working policies to support employee well-being.
The Role
The NHS Scotland M365 Team is recruiting an M365 Information Governance Lead to support the safe and compliant delivery of M365 products. Working with the M365 Delivery Lead, Records Management Lead, Security Lead, and other colleagues, the role involves:
- Assessing platform functionality and applications, outlining potential risks, and suggesting mitigations.
- Contributing to the development of national documentation for Health Boards.
- Translating complex technical information into clear guidance for stakeholders.
- Building relationships with data protection professionals across NHS Scotland.
- Finding solutions to complex information governance and data protection issues.
- Collaborating with M365 stakeholders to identify good practice.
- Providing direct support and advice on legislative and policy obligations.
- Advising on and leading actions for NHSS M365 workstreams.
- Representing the NHSS M365 Team at regional and national forums.
- Providing third-line support and advice on platform tools and functionality.
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The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in Information Governance and Data Protection, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance requirements, and risk management. Experience in NHS Scotland, healthcare, or the wider public sector is highly beneficial. The candidate should:
- Be confident in a multidisciplinary technology environment.
- Be able to advise and influence senior stakeholders.
- Have excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
- Be skilled at translating complex information into clear guidance.
- Demonstrate sound judgement, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
- Have experience with Microsoft 365 tools.
Location and Working Pattern
This post can be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, or Delta House, Glasgow. The working pattern is hybrid, Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week. Applicants must live and remain a resident within the UK and have entitlement to work in the UK.
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Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- Pension scheme
- Comprehensive range of work-life balance policies
- Occupational health services
- Learning resource centres
- Discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits
Inclusion
PSD Scotland is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation. Flexible working policies are supported, and there are many learning and development opportunities to support diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the workplace. Equality staff networks are available for all staff to join.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion on the post, contact Rachel Ayeh Hanson, M365 Delivery Lead. The closing date for completed applications is 7 October 2026. Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by email only, so check your email regularly (including junk folders).
Job Details
- Job reference: 247899
- Salary: Band 8A (65,125 - 70,303)
- Job closing date: 07/10/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Edinburgh/Glasgow
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 23/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): Public Services Delivery Scotland
- Department: M365
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