FOI Officer (Temporary) — Compliance & Disclosure Expert

Essential Employment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Freedom of Information Officer to support the Exeter area on a temporary basis. The role involves ensuring compliance with the FOI Act 2000 and EIR 2004, handling requests from receipt through to final responses, and drafting clear explanations to applicants.

Successful candidates will conduct in-depth research, assess information against exemptions, and make first‑line disclosure decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
• Ability to assess information against exemptions and disclosure considerations.
• Draft clear, well-reasoned responses explaining outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage FOI requests from receipt to final response.
• Carry out detailed research across internal systems.
• Work with FOI Manager and Information Management team to maintain transparency.

Skills

FOI knowledge

Research skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking a Freedom of Information Officer to support the Exeter area on a temporary basis. The role involves ensuring compliance with the FOI Act 2000 and EIR 2004, handling requests from receipt through to final responses, and drafting clear explanations to applicants.

Successful candidates will conduct in-depth research, assess information against exemptions, and make first‑line disclosure decisions in a fast-paced environment.