FOI & Data Administration Assistant

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a proactive Information Management Support Officer to coordinate FOI requests and maintain data accuracy across Children and Family Services. The role involves data quality support and providing management information and technical assistance as needed.

You will collaborate with a range of partners, working both independently and in teams, to ensure services reach children and families effectively while meeting deadlines and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent, trained and proficient in MS Office with evidence of good written and spoken English.
• Relevant experience in a data administration field.
• Experience of working with spreadsheets, databases and web based systems and experience of working in a local authority or children and family environment.
• Knowledge of The Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection legislation.
• Highly numerate and competent in the use of Microsoft packages and the production of documents as required.
• Excellent customer care and organisational skills with good Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative is essential alongside the ability to prioritise your own workloads and work to deadlines. You must be highly organised, methodical and meticulous regarding the application of data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in line with statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate data and records and support data quality initiatives.
• Provide management information and technical support as required.
• Work with partners and colleagues to ensure services are delivered effectively to children and families.

Skills

MS Office

Data administration

Written & spoken English

Information governance knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Web-based systems

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a proactive Information Management Support Officer to coordinate FOI requests and maintain data accuracy across Children and Family Services. The role involves data quality support and providing management information and technical assistance as needed.

You will collaborate with a range of partners, working both independently and in teams, to ensure services reach children and families effectively while meeting deadlines and governance requirements.