FOI & Information Governance Officer – Exeter (Public Service)

Adecco Portugal; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon and Cornwall Police Force is seeking a dedicated Freedom of Information Officer to support compliance with FOIA 2000 and EIR 2004 in Exeter.

This temporary full-time role is 37 hours per week, with shifts 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, at £14.10 per hour, and an end date of May 2027.

The officer will evaluate requests, draft clear correspondence, maintain auditable records, deliver FOI training, and stay updated on information‑disclosure developments.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Freedom of Information or commitment to obtain one.
• In-depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environment Information Regulations 2004.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to draft well-structured letters and reports.
• Proven customer care skills and a commitment to providing excellent service.
• Strong research abilities and effective decision‑making skills.
• Capability to manage a challenging workload independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word.

Responsibilities

• Process FOIA and EIR requests in line with legislation and policy.
• Access Force systems to facilitate informed disclosure decisions.
• Evaluate requests on a case-by-case basis and determine disclosure feasibility.
• Draft clear correspondence communicating decisions and justifications.
• Maintain comprehensive, auditable records of all applications and outcomes.
• Deliver FOI training sessions to enhance organisational knowledge.
• Serve as a point of contact for FOIA and EIR queries.
• Stay updated on legislative developments related to information disclosure.

Skills

FOI knowledge

Writing skills

Customer care

Research abilities

Decision making

Independent worker

Education

Freedom of Information qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Devon and Cornwall Police Force is seeking a dedicated Freedom of Information Officer to support compliance with FOIA 2000 and EIR 2004 in Exeter.

This temporary full-time role is 37 hours per week, with shifts 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm, at £14.10 per hour, and an end date of May 2027.

The officer will evaluate requests, draft clear correspondence, maintain auditable records, deliver FOI training, and stay updated on information‑disclosure developments.