FOI Manager: Information Rights Leader (Hybrid)

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Onsite gym

Staff discounts

Training and development

Job summary

The National Archives is seeking an experienced FOI Manager to lead a team responsible for ensuring access decisions comply with FOI, EIR and DPA obligations. You will guide the FOI Centre, manage casework, appeals, and staff development, and influence policy across government departments.

The role combines on-site work with flexible arrangements and requires SC clearance readiness. You will work with senior figures to defend and explain legal positions, while promoting FOI expertise across the

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of FOI and Data Protection Acts or significant equivalent experience
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain points of law clearly
• Experience mentoring or managing staff under pressure to deliver goals

Responsibilities

• Oversee FOI activity across The National Archives
• Manage internal appeals and investigations by the Information Commissioner’s Office/Information Tribunal
• Manage FOI caseload and provide guidance to staff
• Liaise with Press Office on high profile/controversial releases
• Keep FOI Centre up to date with case law and ICO guidance; apply to operations
• Draft legally compliant responses for use as evidence
• Lead negotiations with other departments to refine procedures and policies
• Provide staff development and performance management for FOI case handlers

Skills

FOI knowledge

Mentoring

Prioritisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Information rights qualification

Job description

The National Archives is seeking an experienced FOI Manager to lead a team responsible for ensuring access decisions comply with FOI, EIR and DPA obligations. You will guide the FOI Centre, manage casework, appeals, and staff development, and influence policy across government departments.

The role combines on-site work with flexible arrangements and requires SC clearance readiness. You will work with senior figures to defend and explain legal positions, while promoting FOI expertise across the