Lead Disclosure Officer

Scotland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Edinburgh seeks a leader for their Information Disclosure Team. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring legal compliance, and handling complex cases related to Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests. Candidates should have experience in relevant legislation and strong communication skills. The agency offers competitive pay, shift flexibility, generous leave, and career progression opportunities. This is a full-time or part-time position with a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increments

28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training to develop skills

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff or leading work is helpful but not essential.
• Confidence in making decisions and explaining them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting staff who process FOI and Subject Access requests.
• Making sure requests meet legal requirements and deadlines.
• Handling complex and sensitive cases.

Skills

Experience with Freedom of Information legislation

Strong written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage workloads and deadlines

Calm and professional approach

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Police Scotland to be part of the Information Disclosure Team. We are looking for a leader to join the team who will play a key part in supporting our team of Disclosure Officers in all matters covering Subject Access, Freedom of Information and Protection of Vulnerable Groups. This role is about making sure requests are handled lawfully, on time, and in a clear and helpful way.

You will support, mentor and guide staff, checking the quality of responses, and acting as a point of contact for more the complex or sensitive cases. You will also help improve how the service works day to day.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervising and supporting staff who process FOI, Subject Access requests and oversee the PVG process.
• Making sure requests meet legal requirements and deadlines and reviewing and signing off responses before they are sent
• Handling complex, high-risk, or sensitive cases
• Giving advice to colleagues across the organisation about information rights
• Helping to improve processes, templates, and guidance
• Supporting training and development within the team
• You will contact our regulators where necessary.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working with Freedom of Information, Subject Access legislation or PVG legislation is essential
• Experience supervising staff or leading work (formal management experience is helpful but not essential)
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Confidence in making decisions and explaining them clearly
• A calm and professional approach, especially with sensitive information

Why work with us

• A supportive team and a role where your expertise really matters
• Opportunities to develop leadership and specialist knowledge
• 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

Please note Hours will be worked Monday - Friday.

Working options (WFH, Hybrid, Office) and location are flexible

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

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.