FOI Manager: Access & Compliance Leader

National Museums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives seeks an experienced FOI Manager to oversee access decisions for closed historical records, ensuring compliance with FOI, EIR and DPA Acts. You will manage FOI casework and assessors/researchers, advise senior leaders, and influence information rights across government.

The role combines leadership with complex legal interpretation and ongoing FOI policy development. You will work within the FOI Management team, supporting timely decisions, staff development, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FOI and Data Protection Acts (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to prioritise workload under tight deadlines and make key decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accessibility decisions comply with FOI, EIR and DPA Acts.
• Manage FOI casework and staff Assessors & Researchers.
• Provide expertise to Heads of Centre and information rights units across government.
• Lead appeals/tribunals position and shape guidelines.

Skills

FOI knowledge

Data Protection Acts

Decision making

leadership

Communication

Job description

The National Archives seeks an experienced FOI Manager to oversee access decisions for closed historical records, ensuring compliance with FOI, EIR and DPA Acts. You will manage FOI casework and assessors/researchers, advise senior leaders, and influence information rights across government.

The role combines leadership with complex legal interpretation and ongoing FOI policy development. You will work within the FOI Management team, supporting timely decisions, staff development, and