FOI & Information Compliance Lead – Flexible Hours

Warwickshire Police; Warwick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Compressed hours

Job summary

Warwickshire Police is seeking a dedicated Information Compliance Officer to join the Corporate Communications Department in Rugby on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage FOI casework, provide staff guidance, and ensure timely disclosure in line with legislation.

The role requires maintaining records, monitoring FOI risk, and delivering training materials while upholding data protection standards and health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• A level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of completion of relevant information compliance courses or modules, e.g. Data Protection or Freedom of Information.
• An understanding and good working knowledge of Data Protection and FOI legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Information Compliance within Corporate Communications via FOI case management.
• Provide advice and guidance on FOI matters as policy support officer and decision maker.
• Process information access applications and maintain computerised records including email management.
• Research, retrieve and prepare information for disclosure within statutory deadlines.
• Monitor FOI risk and report to FOI Supervisor and Senior Corporate Communications Manager.
• Report information incident processes arising from FOI duties including data protection and FOI regimes.
• Review FOI training and awareness products and standards for officers and staff.
• Maintain knowledge of current FOI legislation and best practices.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Deadline management

Policy guidance

Written communication

IT skills

Initiative & flexibility

Education

A level 3 or equivalent

FOI/Data Protection courses

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheet software

Computerised resource planning systems

Job description

Warwickshire Police is seeking a dedicated Information Compliance Officer to join the Corporate Communications Department in Rugby on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage FOI casework, provide staff guidance, and ensure timely disclosure in line with legislation.

The role requires maintaining records, monitoring FOI risk, and delivering training materials while upholding data protection standards and health and safety policies.