Disclosure Officer HC622322

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Eastleigh is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure timely responses to court orders related to disclosures. The successful candidate will compile necessary information for Local Authorities for Family Court proceedings and communicate effectively with various agencies. Essential qualifications include being educated to QCF Level 3 or equivalent experience. The role demands strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and previous experience dealing with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in organising large quantities of information in a well-presented format.
• Able to interact effectively with individuals of varying ranks within and outside the Police Service.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and bespoke IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely response to court orders requiring disclosure.
• Compile disclosure for Local Authorities for Family Court.
• Provide accurate information to inform risk decisions.
• Review disclosure for compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Manage invoices for disclosures provided for private Family Court hearings.
• Communicate with partner agencies and the public.

Skills

Organising information

Communication

Using Microsoft Office

Working with law enforcement

Education

QCF Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: Strategic Headquarters - Eastleigh

Hours: 37.00 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary for 12 Months

Salary: Grade SO1 (35526.00 - 37692.00 per annum)

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 @ 23:59 hours

Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment: Internal Secondment Declaration Form. If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please ensure you have completed the Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign‑off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process prior to the vacancy’s closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying but it may have implications on your employee status. Such applications will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD as per the Secondment guidance.

About the role

Your role will be to ensure the timely response to court orders requiring disclosure, liaising with courts and external solicitors where necessary. Bring to the notice instances that will require the attendance of a solicitor or counsel and providing the evidential material necessary for the hearing. Provide timely response to requests for information from agencies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compile disclosure for Local Authorities for use in the Family Court for the purposes of safeguarding children. This includes child and adult abuse investigations which may include requests to disclose on rape or death related occurrences. Liaise with and advise Officers regarding live investigations when required.
2. Provide accurate, relevant and proportionate information to inform risk decisions to a range of professionals via a number of routes, including DP5s voluntary sharing protocols and private Court hearings.
3. Use professional judgement, expertise and experience to collate and prepare documentation for disclosure to partner agencies and to comply with Court orders.
4. Review disclosure to ensure it is suitably redacted in line with Police guidance and complies with the Data Protection Act 2018.
5. Raise and manage the invoices to charge for disclosures provided for private Family Court hearings.
6. Communicate with a wide range of partner agencies and members of the public to provide advice and guidance in relation to Police disclosure.

For further details please click here for the role profile.

Essential Qualifications

Essential: Educated to QCF Level 3 or work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable effective work experience in organising large quantities of information into a logical well‑presented format.
• Experience of dealing with people of all ranks and levels both within and outside the Police Service.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke IT systems as required (training will be given).

Competencies and Personal Qualities

Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details, complete our pre‑screening questions and provide examples of when you have displayed the following competencies. Your answers to these competencies will be used to shortlist applications and reading the below links will assist you in completing your application.

We are emotionally aware – Level 1

We take ownership – Level 2

We collaborate – Level 1

We support and inspire – Level 1

We analyse critically – Level 1

You should also be aware of the values of Courage, Respect and Empathy and Public Service.

If you are successful at shortlisting you will be invited to attend an interview where any of the competencies listed on the role profile will also be assessed.

Contact details for an informal discussion

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role please contact the Recruitment Team on or0.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work‑life balance while meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under‑represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting …

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Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

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Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 35526 - 37692