Redaction and Publications Officer | 23 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh| Starting ASAP
Day Rate: £187.80
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Redact documents (witness statements, hearing transcripts, etc.) for publication, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the Chair's General Restriction Order (GRO).
* Prepare and publish documents to the Inquiry website in line with the GRO.
* Carry out audio and error checks on transcripts from the Transcription Services provider.
* Create and apply ciphers to redacted information, maintain cipher databases, and update process flowcharts.
* Develop detailed knowledge of the Inquiry's evidence database, case studies, and redaction guidelines.
* Work closely with Legal and Paralegal Teams when redacting sensitive personal data for release to Core Participants.
* Manage day-to-day redaction and publication processes, reporting issues and recommending improvements.
* Contribute effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting wellbeing, communication, and collaborative working.
* Safeguard the integrity of the Inquiry by managing organisational, personal, and reputational risks.
* Support the Assistant Head of Redaction & Publication in delivering timely publications aligned with the GRO.
* Provide cover in the Assistant Head's absence, supporting colleagues handling sensitive information.
* Ensure compliance with Restriction Orders, Inquiry policies, Data Protection legislation, and UK GDPR.
* Support Inquiry teams with cipher key creation/maintenance and short-notice document redaction requests from Counsel.
* Process and analyse sensitive documentary evidence and conduct research tasks to support Counsel and solicitors.
Desirable Qualifications
* Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Experience working in small or medium-sized teams.
* Ability to manage distressing subject matter with resilience.
* Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
* Ability to work autonomously with responsibility for document quality.
* Analytical and lateral thinker (eg, context and jigsaw identification).
* Flexibility to work across functions within the wider REM Team.
This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.