Freedom of Information Officer

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

Freedom of Information Officer needed inExeter

This is a temporary role and the rate is £14.10ph PAYE

The reference number is: 378067b

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, managing requests from initial receipt through to final response. They will carry out detailed research across a range of internal systems, assess information against relevant legislation, exemptions and disclosure considerations, and make first‑line decisions on whether information can be released.

They will draft clear, well-reasoned responses that explain outcomes and support applicants in understanding any non‑disclosure. Working closely with the FOI Manager and wider Information Management team, they will contribute to a transparent, accountable approach to information handling while developing specialist expertise in a supportive, fast‑paced environment.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.