Defence Digital Information Rights Manager

Ministry of Defence; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the United Kingdom is recruiting for an Information Rights Manager to provide guidance on the handling of Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations enquiries. The successful candidate will disseminate best practices across departments and maintain relationships with stakeholders. This role offers flexibility in remote working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Providing critical support and guidance on FOIA and EIR legislation.
• Ensuring accurate logging and allocation of requests.
• Engaging with Government Departments to determine best practices.
• Building relationships with MOD FOI Focal points.
• Liaising with stakeholders to share and adopt best practice.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an Information Rights Manager to provide guidance and support to all Ministry of Defence (MOD) staff on the correct handling of Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Providing critical support and guidance on the delivery of Information Rights legislation under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).
• Ensuring the accurate logging and allocation of requests to focal points throughout the MOD.
• Engaging with other Government Departments to determine best practice.
• Building and maintaining relationships with the MOD FOI Focal points across the Department.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach and best practice is shared and adopted.

Working arrangement

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

Application

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