FOI & Data Rights Manager (Hybrid Work)

nationalarchives; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives invites applications for an FOI Manager to lead the FOI team and ensure compliance with FOI, EIR and DPA obligations. You will manage casework, guide senior stakeholders and oversee reviewers who handle bulk FOI work.

Based at the Kew site with a flexible mix of onsite and home working, you will influence policy, develop guidelines, and drive timely access decisions within a prestigious national collection environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FOI and Data Protection Acts.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain points of law clearly.
• Experience leading a team, ideally with FOI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage FOI casework and FOI staff Assessors & Researchers.
• Advise Head of Centre and determine positions on appeals and tribunals.
• Promote FOI knowledge across the organisation and update guidelines.

Skills

FOI knowledge

Data Protection Acts

Job description

The National Archives invites applications for an FOI Manager to lead the FOI team and ensure compliance with FOI, EIR and DPA obligations. You will manage casework, guide senior stakeholders and oversee reviewers who handle bulk FOI work.

Based at the Kew site with a flexible mix of onsite and home working, you will influence policy, develop guidelines, and drive timely access decisions within a prestigious national collection environment.