Redaction and Publication Officer
7 days ago
Edinburgh
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 (e.g., 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.