Hybrid Information Rights Advisor (FOI/EIR/DSAR)

National Energy System Operator; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trade

Birthday Day Off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking an Information Rights Advisor to provide specialist guidance on FOI, EIR and DSAR compliance. The role involves managing requests, ensuring statutory deadlines, and supporting the Information Rights and Data Protection Officer to improve processes.

Hybrid role based in Warwick, with flexible working and part-time options. Strong emphasis on training, governance, and publication schemes across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of EIR and FOI legislation.
• FOI/EIR qualification or practitioner certificate preferred.
• Experience handling FOI, EIR, and DSAR requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on FOI/EIR compliance.
• Receive and review requests, coordinate information retrieval.
• Identify sensitive information and determine disclosures.
• Engage with third parties to inform them of requests.
• Maintain FOI publication scheme and disclosure logs.
• Keep records, monitor controls, and report on performance.
• Deliver training on FOI/EIR requirements to stakeholders.
• Support IR/DP officer in process improvements.

Skills

EIR/FOI knowledge

FOI/EIR qualification

DSAR experience

Written communication

stakeholder engagement

Records management

KPI tracking

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is seeking an Information Rights Advisor to provide specialist guidance on FOI, EIR and DSAR compliance. The role involves managing requests, ensuring statutory deadlines, and supporting the Information Rights and Data Protection Officer to improve processes.

Hybrid role based in Warwick, with flexible working and part-time options. Strong emphasis on training, governance, and publication schemes across the organisation.