- Category
- Admin & Office
- Education
- GCSEs
- Experience
- 1+ years
As part of the team working in Police Scotland you can make a real difference by supporting our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Information Disclosure Team. We are looking for an Administrator to join the team.
This role plays a key part in administering requests in all matters covering Subject Access, Freedom of Information and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups, making sure the department mailboxes are managed and correspondence with the public and partner agencies is handled professionally, that requests are logged accurately, and that basic requests for information are handled lawfully, on time, and in a clear and helpful way.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
You will manage the departmental mailboxes, corresponding with members of the public and partner agencies as required.
You will conduct research on police systems to allow you to process basic requests to comply with the Forces obligations under the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act.
You will also help improve how the service works day to day.
Logging requests under FOI, Subject Access and PVG requests and issuing responses.
Ordering stationery and making travel arrangements for the department where required.
Helping to improve processes, templates, and guidance.
Essential Criteria
Experience of working with IT systems including Microsoft SharePoint/Word/Excel/Outlook.
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and competing priorities.
A calm and professional approach, especially with sensitive information.
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
Why join us?
A supportive team and a role where your expertise really matters
Opportunities to develop leadership and specialist knowledge
Working options (WFH, Hybrid, Office) and location are flexible.
Competitive salary with annual increments
Full-time or part-time shift patterns
28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
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
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.
