FOI & Information Services Officer (Part-Time)

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Business Services Information Officer to join a high-performing team within the Growth, Environment & Transport Department. You will administer FOI, Environmental Information and Subject Access requests, coordinating responses across the council and working with senior managers.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet statutory deadlines.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications required.
• Understanding of Data Protection and FOI legislation with application in professional environment.
• Experience conducting research and producing evidence-based responses and reports.
• High standard of verbal and written communication; ability to build relationships with colleagues and senior managers.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer, manage and coordinate FOI, Environmental Information and Subject Access requests.
• Coordinate department information management and responses.
• Work with senior managers and elected members; adhere to statutory deadlines.
• Provide clear, evidence-based responses and reports.

Skills

FOI experience

Data Protection knowledge

Analytical research

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Wider IT systems

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Business Services Information Officer to join a high-performing team within the Growth, Environment & Transport Department. You will administer FOI, Environmental Information and Subject Access requests, coordinating responses across the council and working with senior managers.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet statutory deadlines.