With apologies for cross-posting.  Colleagues may be interested in the following vacancy.

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Historic Records Freedom of Information Officer (B2)
Salary : £28,891 - £33,094
Hours:  Full time

National Records of Scotland is looking for an experienced archive and information professional, to work with us to manage Freedom of Information Inquiries relating to our historical government, judicial and some private record collections.  Initially the appointment will be for 6 months.

Main Duties:
• Plan, coordinate and respond to all enquiries for access to closed court and government records for the business teams
• Interrogate the numerous archival catalogues and indexes to identify records in scope of enquiries (FOISA and DPA)
• Conduct examination of historic archival records to identify correct information about subject/ individual
• Examine statutory registers to verify status and identify of named individuals featured in the historic records. This is to guard against data breach.
• Liaise with internal colleagues to organise the digital capture of specific records
• Liaise with external stakeholders  to support them in sensitivity reviews, e.g. identifying  exempt information and advising on appropriateness of redaction of records for release
• Update public catalogue information to reflect sensitivity review outcomes, including identification and correction where possible of deficiencies and anomalies exposed during discovery processes
• Support colleagues in development of procedures, guidance and communications relevant to closed government, judicial and private records

Qualifications:
You should be a qualified archivist or information professional with knowledge of Freedom of Information and Data Protection.
 
Experience:
This post requires archival experience to understand and interpret the catalogues and records held in NRS and to amend catalogues where necessary.

Location:
Based at Thomas Thomson House, Sighthill, Edinburgh, with car parking and easy access to tram, train and several bus routes. 

CVs should be sent to and further information can be obtained from [log in to unmask] in our Court, Legal and Private Records Branch (Tel: 0131 270 3350; Fax: 0131 242 5801).  CVs should be sent to Gill no later than Friday 1 June. 

The National Records of Scotland is part of the Scottish Government and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Further information about civil service nationality requirements is available on the Civil Service Website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules).
 
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a basic disclosure certificate, which is available from Disclosure Scotland, PO Box 250, Glasgow, G51 1YU, telephone: 0870 609 6006, Fax: 0870 609 6996, E Mail: [log in to unmask]  Please note that there is a cost for the certificate. Current charges and other information on Disclosure certificates can be found at the Disclosure Bureau's website https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/