Freedom of Information & Data Access Manager

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is seeking an experienced information rights professional to lead the FOI, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Request service. You will oversee complex disclosures, apply exemptions and public interest considerations, and ensure high-quality information rights responses within statutory timescales.

Joining the Information Governance team, you will work with senior leaders to shape policies and practices that promote openness,

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or significant senior experience.
• Significant experience with FOI, EIR or data protection legislation.
• Experience handling confidential information and complex disclosures.
• Ability to meet tight statutory deadlines with accurate responses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FOI, EIR and SAR responses from intake to final disclosure.
• Log requests promptly, allocate work and monitor statutory deadlines.
• Provide expert advice on exemptions and public interest considerations.
• Coordinate ICO enquiries and manage escalation of reputational issues.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and publication scheme.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgement under pressure

Information governance software

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Data Protection qualifications

Freedom of Information qualifications

Records Management qualifications

Job description

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is seeking an experienced information rights professional to lead the FOI, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Request service. You will oversee complex disclosures, apply exemptions and public interest considerations, and ensure high-quality information rights responses within statutory timescales.

Joining the Information Governance team, you will work with senior leaders to shape policies and practices that promote openness,