# Research Data Scotland jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Research Data Scotland as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/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).

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Employees | 11 to 50 |
| Industries | Charity, Government, Non Profit, Research |
| Website | https://researchdata.scot |

## Leadership

- Roger Halliday, Chief Executive Officer
- Hugh Wallace, Chief Information Officer
- Layla Robinson, Chief Operating Officer
- Allan Johnstone, Director of Operations
- Wendy Fraser MCIPD, Head of People & Culture

## 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.