Information Management Lead

Job Title: Information Management Lead

Business Area/Directorate: Student Awards Agency Scotland

Location: Saughton House

Working Arrangement: In line with our current ways of working our team follows a hybrid working approach. You will be expected to attend the office in person 6 days per month.

Grade - B3

Advert Type - Temporary Promotion or Level Transfer Opportunity

Duration - 12 months

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Information Management & Data Protection Lead who can provide practical handson delivery support during a period of increased transformation activity. This is a specialist role suited to someone who is confident applying IM/DP principles within project environments and who can work proactively with delivery teams.

The post is fixedterm for 12 months and is focused on embedding robust information governance data protection requirements and data handling practices into new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist IM/DP support to the CSR Programme ensuring data protection data governance and records management requirements are incorporated into system design data flows and programme documentation.
• Support DPIAs data mapping and compliance activities working with delivery teams to identify information risks early and offer practical evidencebased advice.
• Contribute to data governance improvements supporting clarity on data ownership retention schedules lawful bases for processing and consistent data handling across workstreams.
• Offer clear practical guidance to project and business teams translating IM/DP requirements into actions that support safe compliant delivery.
• Work collaboratively across functions including Information Security IT IM team colleagues and transformation workstreams to ensure alignment of standards and controls.

Success Profile:

About us - Government Knowledge & Information Management Profession -

Behaviours Framework

Behaviours being tested - Level 3

• Working Together
• Making effective decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Communication and Influencing

Working Together

• Develop a range of contacts outside own team and identify opportunities to share knowledge information and learning
• Show genuine interest when listening to others
• Contribute to an inclusive working environment where all opinions and challenges are listened to and all individual needs are considered

Making Effective Decisions

• Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate expert decisions and advice.
• Carefully consider alternative options implications and risks of decisions.

Changing and improving

Examples of changing and improving at B2 and B3 grades are when you:

• work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources
• use technology where possible to increase efficiency
• encourage ideas for change from a wide range of sources
• clearly explain the reasons for change to colleagues and how to implement them supporting individuals with different needs to adapt to change
• encourage an environment where colleagues know that they can challenge decisions and issues safely

• take managed risks by fully considering the varied impacts changes

Communicating and influencing

• Examples of communicating and influencing at B2 and B3 grades are when you:
• communicate in a straightforward honest and engaging manner choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact
• encourage the use of different communication methods including digital resources and highlight the benefits including ensuring cost effectiveness
• ensure communication has a clear purpose and takes into account peoples individual needs
• share information as appropriate and check understanding
• show positivity and enthusiasm towards work encouraging others to do the same
• ensure that important messages are communicated with colleagues and stakeholders respectfully taking into consideration the diversity of interests

Experience:

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Professional experience in information management data protection or records and data governance.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR the Data Protection Act 2018 and IM/DP best practice.
• Experience supporting projects or change initiatives with the ability to interpret requirements and apply them in practical operational contexts.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to provide clear evidencebased advice.

Working Pattern

This post is a full-time role but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post please submit a CV and statementsetting out details of how you meet the success profile criteria outlined for the post.

This vacancy will close at 11:59pm on Thursday 26th March

Interviews

Interviews will be scheduled with the Hiring Manager for week commencing 30 March 2026 which is subject to change

Selection Process

The selection process will be short and light touch. Candidates who meet the key behaviours skills and experience will be invited to an audio interview with the recruiting manager and another panel member. They will recommend the candidate considered most suitable for the opportunity.

For any questions relating to your expression of interest please contact