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Freedom of Information Officer (Policy and Information)
- Full time
- £45,428 – £54,166
- Hybrid: St Andrews, Fife
- Closing 27th March 2026
- Advertised from 6th March 2026
- Fixed Term Appointment, 12 months
Role
The Scottish Information Commissioner enforces and promotes freedom of information (FOI) law.
You will join a team that provides support to the Commissioner to fulfil his duties to promote FOI rights and FOI good practice. We support the Commissioner to:
- Engage with key stakeholders and decision makers (including the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government)
- Share widely the learning from our enforcement work
- Develop best practice in access to information held by Scottish public authorities.
This is an exciting time to join the team. Our work is interesting and varied and involves regular contact with the public, public authorities, journalists and non-governmental organisations.
You’ll bring:
- Work experience in a relevant discipline
- Excellent writing, communication and presentational skills, including the ability to write for, and speak to, a range of audiences
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Education to degree level (or equivalent level of skill or knowledge)
We offer:
- Interesting, challenging and varied work.
- Inclusive and supportive team culture.
- Strong leadership and management support.
- Comprehensive onboarding and induction programme.
- Competitive salary £45,428 (gross p.a.) FTE, on a scale rising to £54,166 (gross p.a.) FTE
- Work location in St Andrews, Fife but some hybrid working will be possible
- Flexible working arrangements (applications on a job share basis are welcome).
Application notes
To apply, you must complete an application form and submit this to us at the email address below by noon on Friday 27 March 2026. You must use the application form in our application pack (CVs will not be considered).
The application pack also includes a Job Description and Person Specification and a summary of the main terms and conditions of employment (for information only). Security clearance is required for this post. For more information on the security clearance and pre-employment checks (identity and right to work in the UK, Basic Criminal Records Check), location of work, references, data protection, equal opportunities and the evidence of the skills, knowledge and experience that you will need to provide please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Download the application pack from: foi.scot/current-vacancies
Or contact us:
Email: recruitment@foi.scot
By post: Scottish Information Commissioner, Kinburn Castle, Doubledykes Road, St Andrews, KY16 9DS
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday 27 March 2026
Interview Dates: Week commencing 13 April 2026 (Held at our address above)
For more information regarding the job content and requirements: Claire Stephen, Head of Policy and Information cstephen@foi.scot or for more information regarding the recruitment process and terms and conditions: Lynn Balfour, Head of Business Services, lbalfour@foi.scot
Freedom of Information Officer (Enforcement Team)
- Full time
- £45,428 – £54,166
- Hybrid: St Andrews, Fife
- Closing 27th March 2026
The Scottish Information Commissioner enforces and promotes freedom of information (FOI) law.
Joining one of three teams of FOIOs, you’ll provide essential support to the Commissioner in fulfilling his responsibilities which will include the following:
- Investigating appeals made to the Commissioner
- Drafting decisions on behalf of the Commissioner
- Responding to information requests and subject access requests (relating to casework)
- Promoting good practice to the public and public authorities with advice and guidance about FOI law
You’ll bring:
- Work experience in a relevant discipline
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to write for, and speak to, a range of audiences
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Education to degree level (or equivalent level of skill or knowledge)
We offer:
- Interesting, challenging and varied work.
- Inclusive and supportive team culture.
- Strong leadership and management support.
- Comprehensive onboarding and induction programme.
- Competitive salary £45,428 (gross p.a.) FTE, on a scale rising to £54,166 (gross p.a.) FTE
- Work location in St Andrews, Fife but some hybrid working will be possible
- Flexible working arrangements (applications on a job share basis are welcome).
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Ark Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- up to £24,307
- On site: Within services across Scotland
- Closing 14th August 2026
Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.
Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.
We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!
Your main duties will include but not be limited to:
- Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
- Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
- Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.
Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.
View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us
Why Ark?
- No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
- Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
- Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
- Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
- Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
- Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.
In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:
- Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
- 4% Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark
Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.
Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.
Top job! Housing and Customer Support Manager
- Full time
- £51,075 – £55,259
- Hybrid: Inverclyde
- Closing 23rd March 2026
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services that exceed expectations - and this role is central to achieving that. As our Housing and Customer Support Manager, you’ll lead the Customer Support Team and Assistant Housing Officers, ensuring tenants receive excellent, consistent, and compassionate service from first contact through to tenancy sustainment.
Working closely with the Director of Customer Services and Communities and Housing Manager, you will take the lead on:
- Customer Contact & Service Quality: ensuring a responsive, high‑quality first‑point‑of‑contact experience where customers feel supported and heard.
- Allocations, Voids & Estate Management: overseeing effective processes that minimise void loss, maintain high standards and support sustainable tenancies.
- Performance & Compliance: monitoring KPIs, supporting regulatory returns, ensuring adherence to the Scottish Social Housing Charter, and producing meaningful performance insight.
- Team Leadership: coaching, motivating, and developing staff through a behaviour‑led approach that encourages growth, innovation, and accountability.
- Continuous Improvement: identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance customer experience and champion new ways of working.
This is a two‑year fixed‑term role, but we expect the position to be reviewed in due course - offering a unique opportunity to shape how customer and housing services evolve at Cloch. The role is full‑time (35 hours per week) with a salary of £51,075 – £55,259 (Grade 8), hybrid working, 8 weeks’ annual leave (29 days + 11 public holidays), SHAPS pension scheme and a range of wellbeing benefits.
The full job description and person specification for the post can be found within our recruitment pack and downloaded via our website here
Working at Cloch
It’s an exciting time to join Cloch Housing Association as we continue to strengthen our services and support communities across Inverclyde. Guided by our values - Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive - we foster a collaborative, supportive culture where colleagues thrive, ideas are welcomed and improvement is part of everyday working life.
We are proud of our Customer Service Excellence accreditation and remain committed to delivering services that make a meaningful difference to tenants.
How to Fit at Cloch
Fit matters to us - not just what you do, but how you work. You’ll thrive at Cloch if you:
- Lead through coaching, encouragement, and empowerment.
- Bring curiosity and a willingness to try new approaches.
- Communicate openly and honestly, building trust and collaboration.
- Promote a positive, supportive environment.
- Use insight and feedback to guide balanced, thoughtful decisions.
- Reflect our values in your everyday approach.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to be our Head of Engage – to lead, define, and embed creative engagement across the entire organisation.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for strategic vision, operational delivery, team leadership, and organisational integration. The post-holder will envisage and deliver the way in which creative engagement functions at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre - clarifying purpose, strengthening systems, and ensuring this work is artistically ambitious, ethically grounded, and sustainably delivered within clearly defined budgetary parameters.
We are seeking a leader who can hold that complexity - with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
Your main responsibilities as Head of Engage will be:
- Strategic Leadership and Vision
- Organisational Integration
- Team Leadership & Management
- Artistic & Ethical Oversight
- Partnerships, Funding & Sustainability
- Environmental
- Health and Safety
If you believe creative engagement should be central - not peripheral - to an organisation’s artistic life, we would love to hear from you.
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