FOI Officer (Temporary) — Information Access & Compliance

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Freedom of Information Officer in Dorchester on a temporary basis. The role pays £14.10 per hour PAYE and requires handling FOI requests from receipt to final response.

You will conduct detailed research across internal systems, assess information against the FOI Act 2000 and EIR 2004, and draft clear responses. You will work with the FOI Manager and Information Management team to ensure transparent information handling.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling Freedom of Information requests is desirable.
• Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage FOI requests from initial receipt through to final response.
• Research across internal systems and assess information against legislation, exemptions and disclosures.
• Draft clear, well‑reasoned responses and support applicants in understanding outcomes.
• Collaborate with the FOI Manager and Information Management team to ensure transparent information handling.

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Freedom of Information Officer in Dorchester on a temporary basis. The role pays £14.10 per hour PAYE and requires handling FOI requests from receipt to final response.

You will conduct detailed research across internal systems, assess information against the FOI Act 2000 and EIR 2004, and draft clear responses. You will work with the FOI Manager and Information Management team to ensure transparent information handling.