FOI Communications Specialist – Hybrid Role

Supply Chain Corporation; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus schemes

Long service awards

27 days holiday + 5

In-house training & external quals

Well-being day

Pension scheme 12% employer

Flexible benefits

Volunteering leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Supply Chain is seeking a Communications Associate to lead the organisation’s Freedom of Information (FOI) process, ensuring timely, accurate responses and compliance with the FOI Act. You will liaise across directorates, provide expert guidance, and deliver governance reporting to support transparency.

The role is hybrid, based in Nottingham, with a starting salary of £37,502 and a potential rise to £41,669 over three years. Closing date 27 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act or willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to manage processes, deadlines and multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage NHS Supply Chain’s FOI process.
• Coordinate responses across directorates and monitor statutory timelines.
• Record and securely store FOI information per SOPs.
• Provide guidance on FOI requirements and drafting responses.
• Identify FOI trends and provide governance reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams and DHSC/NHS England on requests.

Skills

FOI Act knowledge

Deadline management

Written communication

Legislation interpretation

Cross-team collaboration

Governance reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Education

Experience with FOI processes

Job description

NHS Supply Chain is seeking a Communications Associate to lead the organisation’s Freedom of Information (FOI) process, ensuring timely, accurate responses and compliance with the FOI Act. You will liaise across directorates, provide expert guidance, and deliver governance reporting to support transparency.

The role is hybrid, based in Nottingham, with a starting salary of £37,502 and a potential rise to £41,669 over three years. Closing date 27 September 2026.