Information Manager
- Full time
- £33,622 – £40,473
- Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
- Closing 23rd November 2023
- Advertised from 9th November 2023
- Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Role
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
Our Corporate Performance team plays a pivotal role in advising, ensuring compliance, and supporting the overall health of the National Park as a corporate entity. Encompassing regulatory compliance, policy development, programme and project oversight, information management, Board and committee governance, risk management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
There is a rare opportunity for an Information Manager to join a small, dedicated team working with colleagues across the organisation, with responsibility for data protection policies, overseeing our complaints processes, managing our records effectively and handling external information requests.
This role will suit candidates with a background in information management with wide experience of Freedom of Information requests, the role of data protection, records management in the digital environment and dealing with requests from members of the public in a professional and empathetic manner.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that information requests are handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, guidance, and internal policies. Regularly review and update the publication scheme
- Ensure that all enquiries received under data protection legislation including Subject Access requests are handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (the GDPRs), the Data Protection Act 2018, and internal policies
- Fulfil the statutory role of Data Protection Officer for the Park Authority as set out in the Data Protection Act 2018 and maintain expert knowledge of data protection law and practice
- Oversee and manage the Park Authority’s complaints procedure and processes in accordance with the Model Complaints Handling Procedure set out by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, including drafting responses and promoting positive staff engagement with the complaints process
- Manage records held by the Park Authority in accordance with the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, the National Records of Scotland Model Records Management Plan and provide training to ensure positive staff engagement. Submit annual updates on the Plan to the National Records of Scotland
- Act as the key contact for the UK Information Commissioner, the Scottish Information Commissioner, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, and the National Records of Scotland, ensuring that all statistical and annual notification requirements to the regulatory authorities are fulfilled, and information requested by these authorities is managed and processed timeously
- Monitor legislative and other relevant guidance relevant to information management, request handling, data protection, records management and complaints handling with appropriate recommendations made to the Executive Team to ensure policies and processes are user friendly and comply with statutory requirements
- Lead, develop and embed policies, procedures, training, and guidance to ensure statutory compliance in relation to information management and complaints handling
- Promote a culture of compliance with statutory requirements falling within role remit, at all levels of the organisation
- Provide pragmatic, specialist advice to staff at all levels within the organisation regarding risk and options available
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to manage the auditing of processes for records management, complaints handling, and information request handling
- Work with stakeholders, peers, external legal advisers, partners, and regulators, including attending relevant professional forums and events
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
- Experience of handling freedom of information requests and environmental information requests
- Experience of applying of relevant exemptions and exceptions
- Experience of handling complaints and corresponding with members of the public in an empathetic and professional manner
- Ability to work flexibly using sound judgement, evidence, and knowledge to arrive at practical solutions to complex problems
- Ability to adapt an appropriate communication style, both written and oral, to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent written skills, ability to draft complex complaint and information responses as well as creating and revising policies and procedures to comply with information legislation
- A-Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject, for example, Records or Information Management, Information Governance Law, or equivalent relevant training/experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
- Experience of liaising with the Scottish Information Commissioner or Scottish Public Services Ombudsman on appeal cases relating to information requests or complaints
- Experience of developing productive professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to remain focused when faced with changing priorities to ensure goals are achieved
- Knowledge and experience of records management in the digital environment including achieving practical records management outcomes and developing staff awareness and capability
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Application notes
To apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 23 November 2023.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 4 December 2023.
Communications Officer
- Part time
- £30,441 – £35,302 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Stepps
- Closing 28th October 2024
The Green Action Trust is Scotland’s leading environmental regeneration charity and a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of public, private and non-profit stakeholders.
To further our work turning policy into action on climate change, biodiversity and environmental inequality, we are pleased to be recruiting for a Communications Officer.
Working in the Strategy Directorate, the Communications Officer will play a vital role in raising awareness of our work and demonstrating the impact of programmes including the CSGN to our funders, partners and other stakeholders.
In addition to implementing our Communications Strategy, you will be producing regular content and growing our digital presence. We are therefore looking for an experienced and skilled communicator with a creative flair and good planning and organisational skills to join our team.
The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. We are looking for an individual to join our dedicated and expanding Board of Trustees to ensure effective strategic oversight and governance of the charity in line with our mission, vision and values. If you might be the right fit for our charity, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
The Ecology Centre’s vision is to connect people and nature for the sustainable wellbeing of both. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe and green space for communities to connect with each other and celebrate the joy of nature. We foster connections between people and the environment through environmental education for all and provide benefit to community, health and wellbeing.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
Growing and Nature Projects Coordinator
- Part time
- £30,552 pro-rata
- On site: Kirkcaldy
- Closing 27th October 2024
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.
Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.
Growing and connection with nature has central to our work since the beginning. Our community training garden at Ravenscraig Walled Garden is a vibrant space. It offers courses, training and volunteer opportunities in gardening and growing. It also includes a community orchard, with over 100 fruit trees and a ‘wild area’ that is set aside for nature.
As lead partner of Climate Action Fife, we work with others to help people to garden in climate-friendly ways. We've helped people to plant fruit trees and we recently created a demonstration climate-friendly garden at our community building garden in Kirkcaldy town centre. We are always looking for new opportunities to help local people connect with nature on their doorstep.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to lead and develop our growing, nature and outdoor projects work.
As part of our Community Engagement Team, you will work with staff, volunteers and partners. You will develop and deliver a diverse range of events, training and volunteer opportunities around growing and nature.
You will play a key role developing new projects and activities, including grant-funded and income generating ideas. You will lead a small team of volunteers to maintain and develop our community gardens and coordinate day-to-day activities. For some volunteers, this is a pathway towards employment. For others, it is an opportunity for social interaction or to give back to the community.
You don't need to be an expert in climate change, growing or biodiversity. We will provide training and you will be supported by a great team.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy
We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We want a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development. We also encourage our staff to use initiative and come up with ideas.
Benefits of working with us
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Wellbeing, training and development opportunities
- Social events
- Inclusion and diversity
We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity. People should feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.
To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you come from a minority ethnic background or you have a disability, we encourage you to apply.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity. We deliver a range of projects, events and skills training to achieve the needs and goals of local people – building resilience as a community and working towards a future where everyone can live better and tread more lightly on our planet.
Based in the heart of Kirkcaldy – with a community building, training kitchen, bike shop and garden – we carry out activities across Kirkcaldy and work with partners to deliver projects across Fife.
The role
We are looking for the right person to join us as a permanent, full-time Administrator.
You will be the first point of contact for visitors to our community building. You'll be responsible for making people feel welcome and engaged. Reporting to our Office Manager, you will have a key role in our Core Team and supporting other teams in the organisation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly-organised person who can grow into the role. You don’t need to be an expert in climate change or have significant experience of administration. We will provide the training you need and a great team to support you.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy
We want our town to be a good place to live and work. We want a future where everyone has a say in what happens locally, people are working together to protect our environment and those in hardship are supported to live well. That includes our staff and volunteers.
Working at Greener Kirkcaldy involves being part of a positive, collaborative and social team. Our culture is really important to us. We promote equality, diversity and openness. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development. We also encourage our staff to use initiative and come up with ideas.
Benefits of working with us
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Wellbeing, training and development opportunities
- Social events
- Inclusion and diversity
We want Greener Kirkcaldy to be an inclusive and diverse charity. People should feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. We take part in Fife Centre for Equalities’ Equality Pathfinders programme. We also take part in the Race Equality Environmental Programme facilitated by CEMVO Scotland. Our Equalities Action Plan sets out the steps we are taking to improve diversity and inclusion.
To achieve our vision of Kirkcaldy as a greener and fairer place to live, we need a diverse team. We encourage applications from people of any background. We know our sector particularly lacks staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. If you come from a minority ethnic background or you have a disability, we encourage you to apply.
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