Freedom of Information Project Manager - Rail

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a Freedom of Information Project Manager for a temporary, full-time role starting in January 2026. Responsibilities include setting up FOI systems, ensuring compliance with legislation, and delivering training. The position offers a negotiable pay rate, hybrid working, and involves joining a friendly, fast-paced team. Ideal candidates will have relevant FOI experience and expertise in managing projects. Applications are welcome from individuals seeking reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Setup processes to manage FOI requests.
• Engage with FOI team to ensure compliance.
• Rollout FOI training and guidance materials.
• Develop internal reporting and governance structures.
• Liaise with departments to ensure FOI communications.
• Identify and mitigate risks in arrangements.

Skills

Expertise in FOI legislation

Experience in FOI context

Project management related to FOI

Job description

Do you have experience managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in a public-sector or regulated environment?

Have you previously developed or implemented FOI processes, policies, or compliance frameworks?

If so, TXM Recruit are recruiting for a Freedom of Information Project Manager for a temporary assignment in January. This will be a full-time position, hybrid based in our Birmingham head office. Key skills and responsibilities required would include advising and supporting with setting up robust FOI systems and practices within the business.

Key Deliverables:

• Setup processes to manage FOI requests received directly or via DfTO's team
• Engage with DfTO's FOI team to deliver the actions they've specified to ensure compliance
• Rollout DfTO's FOI training/guidance materials to all relevant staff and provide extra support/guidance/clarity where needed
• Develop internal reporting, governance and audit structures
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g. IT, marketing, timetable planning) to ensure FOI comms channels are in place, working, tested with relevant proactive information provided on a newly-built webpage dedicated to FOI
• Identify and mitigate any risks in working arrangements

What we require:

• The successful candidate needs to have an expertise in FOI legislation
• Recent experience of working in a FOI context is essential
• Experience of managing projects relating to delivering FOI processes and training.

Main Details:

Job Title: Freedom of Information Project Manager

Contract: 4 Weeks (on going)

Start Date: January 2026

Pay Rate: Negotiable (outside IR35)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

If you want to register your interest please apply or contact me below:

Miren Chauhan
Delivery Consultant

Email: email address removed

Mob: phone number removed

Required Qualifications

• None