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 be ensuring compliance with Information Assurance obligations on 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 playing a vital role in protecting sensitive policing information that underpins public safety.
Please Note – this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027
Key Responsibilities -
- Plan and deliver risk-based compliance audits across information systems, operational processes, and data handling practices.
- Evaluate compliance with: Information assurance and security frameworks, Internal force policies and procedures, Statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOIA)
- Produce clear audit reports outlining findings, risk exposure, and actionable recommendations and to track and validate completion of remedial actions to ensure sustained compliance.
- Support the end-to-end management of information security incidents and personal data breaches.
- Identify, assess, and document risks relating to the use, storage, and sharing of police information.
- Analyse outputs from protective monitoring, system logs, and audit tools to detect Unauthorised access and Data misuse.
- Investigate information governance breaches, errors, and non-compliance issues.
- Establish root causes and recommend proportionate corrective and preventative actions.
- Provide subject matter advice to Operational and Divisional leads, support understanding and implementation of Information governance standards, Data protection principles and Secure information handling requirements
- Review and challenge compliance returns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and assurance.
- Identify trends and themes from audits, incidents, and breaches to inform organisational learning.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of Policies, procedures, and control frameworks and 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 service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your 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
Every role in Police Scotland plays a 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.
Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.
Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
