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This post is a Fixed Term / Secondment position until 31 March 2026. As per the Fixed Term Contacts Policy - Where individuals with continuous service within the NHS apply for fixed-term contract roles, NSS reserves the right to refuse any such appointment.
About The Organisation
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The Post
The M365 Information Governance JD is generic and therefore additional specifics for the post are noted below and on the person specification.
The Microsoft 365 Operational Delivery Group (ODG) for NHS Scotland is looking to recruit a M365 Information Governance Lead to assist in supporting the delivery of the M365 Products nationally.
This crucial role will support the ODG in its aim of a “Once for Scotland” delivery of M365 across all Scottish territorial and special Health Boards.
Working Closely With The M365 Delivery Lead, Records Management And Security Lead, In Addition To Other Colleagues And The National M365 Service Team, You Will Lead On Key Programmes Of Work Including
* Finding elegant solutions to difficult or complex information governance problems
* Developing policies and guidance which can be adopted on a “Once for Scotland” basis by local Boards
* Collaborating with local regional and national M365 leads across multiple disciplines to identify areas of good practice, translating these into workable national solutions
* Provide direct support and advice regarding legislative and policy obligations to key stakeholders
* Manage the delivery of the Information Governance workplan as part of the Transformation team
* Representing ODG at Regional and National forums in line with the role
* Answer any FOIs for related queries
* Provide SME advice and onward actions for operational changes and/or service matters
* Provide 3rd line eDiscovery support and advice
The Candidate
The role requires a driven, outputs focussed individual with experience of M365 Information Governance and Security at a local level and a willingness to work towards the ambition of NHS Scotland in this space.
Location and Working Pattern:
This post will be based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow.
Currently hybrid working.
The work pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Inclusion
is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team on NSS.wfrs@nhs.scot
Further Information
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Eileen Dargo on Eileen.dargo@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 7 August 2025.
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