FOI & Information Governance Officer

New Start; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Learning and development for all staff

Staff Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition schemes

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

Essex County Council, supporting Braintree District Council, is recruiting a Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer for Braintree. The role manages FOI/EIR requests from receipt to response, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with data protection and public interest considerations.

You will work within the Performance and Improvement Team, coordinating with services to gather information, provide guidance, and train colleagues on FOI and EIR obligations, while maintaining robust records

Qualifications

• Experience in handling FOI/EIR requests and understanding exemptions.
• Ability to interpret information requests and coordinate responses within statutory timescales.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with attention to confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and coordinate FOI/EIR requests within statutory timescales.
• Liaise with requesters, internal services and external stakeholders to progress responses.
• Prepare clear response letters, with appropriate redactions and legal reasoning when needed.
• Maintain records of FOI/EIR requests in the case management system.
• Advise colleagues on FOI/EIR requirements and best practices.

Skills

FOI & EIR knowledge

Data protection

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Essex County Council, supporting Braintree District Council, is recruiting a Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer for Braintree. The role manages FOI/EIR requests from receipt to response, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with data protection and public interest considerations.

You will work within the Performance and Improvement Team, coordinating with services to gather information, provide guidance, and train colleagues on FOI and EIR obligations, while maintaining robust records