Freedom of Information Officer

Adecco; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a temporary Freedom of Information Officer to support the management and delivery of information governance activities in a Liverpool-based role. The post is fully office-based with potential to work one day from home after training.

You will manage FOI requests, process SARs, apply exemptions, and ensure responses meet statutory deadlines, while maintaining accurate records and advising colleagues on information rights legislation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests.
• Expertise in handling Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Strong knowledge of Data Protection legislation and GDPR.
• Experience with Information Governance and Records Management.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to real cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from the public and various stakeholders.
• Process and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs) in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• Review, assess, and interpret information requests to provide appropriate responses.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather necessary information for disclosures.
• Ensure all responses are issued within legislative timelines, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and apply appropriate exemptions when necessary.
• Support adherence to Data Protection and Information Governance requirements.
• Maintain meticulous records of requests, responses, and case outcomes.
• Conduct thorough reviews of both electronic and paper-based records to locate relevant information.
• Offer advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights legislation.
• Assist in developing and enhancing information governance processes and systems.
• Champion records management activities and best practises across the organisation.

Skills

FOI management

SAR handling

Data Protection/GDPR

Information Governance

Records Management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management systems

Information governance systems

Job description

Job Title: Freedom of Information Officer

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay: 19 per hour

Days: Monday to Friday

Location: Liverpool- FULLY OFFICE BASED

Our client, is seeking an experienced Freedom of Information Officer to support the management and delivery of information governance activities. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that information rights requests are handled with the utmost professionalism and in accordance with statutory deadlines. Please Note this role is Fully Office based in Liverpool with a potential to work one day from home after training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from the public and various stakeholders.
• Process and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs) in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• Review, assess, and interpret information requests to provide appropriate responses.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather necessary information for disclosures.
• Ensure all responses are issued within legislative timelines, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and apply appropriate exemptions when necessary.
• Support adherence to Data Protection and Information Governance requirements.
• Maintain meticulous records of requests, responses, and case outcomes.
• Conduct thorough reviews of both electronic and paper-based records to locate relevant information.
• Offer advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights legislation.
• Assist in developing and enhancing information governance processes and systems.
• Champion records management activities and best practises across the organisation.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests.
• Expertise in handling Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Strong understanding of Data Protection legislation and GDPR principles.
• Knowledge of Information Governance and Records Management.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it effectively to real-world cases.
• Experience in managing multiple requests simultaneously while adhering to statutory deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confidence in reviewing sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience advising on Information Governance matters.
• Familiarity with disclosure exemptions and information rights legislation.
• Previous experience working with case management or information governance systems.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact within an organisation committed to upholding information governance standards. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for data protection and information rights, this could be the perfect role for you!

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