Head of Information and Archive Governance and SIRO
Head of Information and Archive Governance and SIRO
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Job Description
Are you an information specialist who would like to work in an institution with a key role underpinning Scotlands democracy and history Would you like a job where you can lead your own team in a fast paced high priority areaAre you a strong people manager with excellent communication and analysis skills If the answers to the above are yes then this opportunity could be for you.
This post will sit in Customer Services Operations and Archives Directorate which delivers archive services to a wide range of customers and stakeholders both inside and outside of National Records for Scotland (NRS) and which provides information governance support advice and guidance to the whole of NRS.
This post has the senior professional leadership role in relation to governance of information records and archives engaging with and providing both governance and support for NRS and the Scottish archive and recordkeeping community.
The post fulfils the role of Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for NRS providing senior SME advice on information governance and legislation matters. It is responsible for the administration of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 in relation to over 250 public authorities Charge and Superintendence arrangements and UK Archive Accreditation.
This post also leads on engagement with record creators who do not deposit their records with NRS and with the wider archive and record keeping sector. It has the sponsorship role for the Scottish Council on Archives.
Responsibilities
Provide senior SME guidance and advice to the CEO of NRS and to our Executive Management Team on information governance issues the operation of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 and on our leadership role within the archive and recordkeeping sector.
Chair the NRS Information Security Committee providing assurance to the Executive Management Board and ensuring that information related risks and issues are monitored and escalated appropriately through our governance structure.
Lead and direct the development and delivery of our information risk security and governance policies and procedures to support the safe and appropriate use of our information assets including ensuring that we are compliant with relevant information and records legislation and appropriate accreditation schemes.
Lead official for Freedom of Information and Data Protection matters across NRS holding role of our Data Protection Officer and responsible for direct and regular liaison with UK and Scottish Information Commissioners on behalf of NRS.
Lead and direct the successful administration of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 continuing to ensure continuous improvement in Scottish public sector recordkeeping.
Direct our involvement the UK Archive Accreditation Scheme and lead on sponsorship of the Scottish Council on Archives on behalf of Scottish Ministers under Section 23 of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985
Direct partnership with a variety of peer organisations communities and other stakeholders in leading and supporting the Scottish archive sector to ensure that Scotlands wider national archive is created preserved and fully inclusive and representative of all Scotlands citizens.
Lead and direct staff in a variety of grades and specialisms including direct line management of two C1 posts act as SRO on selected strategically important projects and support Director of Customer Operations and Collections as required.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
A professional qualification or accreditationrecognised by a UK KIM professional body in the area of Archives Information Governance or Records Management. Alternativelychartered or equivalent status from an accredited body.
Success Profile
Experience:
Extensive experience in one KIM area together with a good understanding of other KIM areas and how they intersect.
Behaviours:
- Leadership level 4
- Changing & Improving level 4
- Seeing the Big Picture level 4
- Communicating and influencing level 4
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply
Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Please also insert your relevant qualification in the additional supporting statement box. Please be aware if you do not provide this information you may be automatically sifted out at application stage.
If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and a presentation.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 11 August however this may be subject to change.
Qualifications
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are partUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
