FOI & Data Privacy Officer

General Medical Council; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension 15%

Learning & development

Flexible working

Annual salary review

Store discounts

Gym discounts

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Bike lockers

Job summary

General Medical Council in Manchester is seeking an Information Access Officer to handle FOIA and data protection requests from receipt to completion, within the GMC's policy framework.

The role involves locating information, reviewing complex files, drafting responses, and collaborating with colleagues. The GMC offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and a generous pension.

Qualifications

• Accurately applying FOIA and data protection legislation, along with GMC policy, when considering information requests.
• Communicating clearly, accurately, confidently and concisely on a wide range of queries.
• Working constructively within the team and with colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Locating the requested information, considering exemptions, and preparing responses.
• Detailed review of material within complex case files, electronic and sometimes hard copy.
• Application of relevant legislation and GMC policy in relation to disclosure of information and drafting related correspondence.
• Engaging with colleagues across the GMC when obtaining information for, and considering, information requests.

Skills

FOIA knowledge

Data protection

Clear communication

Teamwork

Job description

General Medical Council in Manchester is seeking an Information Access Officer to handle FOIA and data protection requests from receipt to completion, within the GMC's policy framework.

The role involves locating information, reviewing complex files, drafting responses, and collaborating with colleagues. The GMC offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and a generous pension.