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Research Data Scotland jobs and careers

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As of October 23, 2026, Research Data Scotland has no open roles listed.

About Research Data Scotland

Research Data Scotland (RDS) is working to unlock the power of public sector data to make it quicker and simpler to do research and improve lives. Established in 2021 by the Scottish Government, RDS connects researchers to public sector data making it faster and simpler to generate evidence to help others improve society. Working in partnership, we provide system leadership to transform Scotland’s public sector data systems, aligning and simplifying policies and approaches. We do this by safely and securely widening the range of data available, creating new data assets and providing a single point of contact for effective access to public sector data. RDS is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, funded by Scottish Government, and a partnership between Scottish Government, leading universities and public bodies, such as Public Health Scotland (PHS) and National Records Scotland (NRS).

Founded
2020
Employees
11 to 50
Headquarters
Edinburgh

Leadership

The top of Research Data Scotland's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

RHPhoto of Roger Halliday

Roger Halliday

Chief Executive Officer

15 reports

HWPhoto of Hugh Wallace

Hugh Wallace

Chief Information Officer

6 reports

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Layla Robinson

Chief Operating Officer

5 reports

AJ

Allan Johnstone

Director of Operations

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Wendy Fraser MCIPD

Head of People & Culture

Research Data Scotland jobs: common questions

Is Research Data Scotland hiring right now?
Research Data Scotland has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Research Data Scotland's careers site.
Where is Research Data Scotland headquartered?
Research Data Scotland is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and was founded in 2020.
Who leads Research Data Scotland?
Roger Halliday, Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Research Data Scotland's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at Research Data Scotland?
Pick a role on Research Data Scotland's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Research Data Scotland's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.