Information Access Supervisor

Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spends

Parental leave

Job summary

Surrey Police seeks a Supervisor for the Information Access Team at Surrey Police Headquarters in Guildford. You will lead a team handling FOI and DP requests, ensuring timely, compliant responses.

The role requires FOI/DP Act knowledge, supervisory and strong communication skills, with confidentiality under pressure. It is fixed-term maternity cover, 36 hours weekly, with salary at the bottom of the range.

Qualifications

• Education to 'A' level or equivalent.
• Experience with FOI/Data Protection Acts desirable, but training provided.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of decision makers and disclosure officers, answering queries and providing training.
• Advise on disclosures under FOI/Data Protection and related legislation; ensure compliant responses.
• Engage with NPCC FOI Team and ICO to share guidance and decisions across Forces.
• Generate and analyse statistical performance data for the team.

Skills

FOI Act knowledge

Data Protection Act knowledge

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Motivate others

Education

A-level or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade H
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £39,149 - £45,058
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief ConstableTim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

THIS POST IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR MATERNITY COVER STARTING IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER.

The supervisor position for the Information Access Team will focus on promoting and managing activities relating to the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act and other disclosure matters within Surrey Police. You will supervise a team of decision makers and disclosure officers, answering their queries and providing them with additional training. You will aid decision makers in determining disclosure, or not, according to the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Legislation and other disclosure matters, through analysing and evaluating information received from sources across Surrey Police, considering public interest where appropriate and en sure that suitable responses are provided to requests on any subject from all customers, whether staff, public, ex-staff or press etc. You will also be responsible for providing guidance, advice and information to senior staff, police officers, police staff and members of the public on matters relating to Freedom of Information and related legislation.

You will also be responsible for engagement with the National Police Crime Commission (NPCC) Freedom of Information Team and other Forces to ensure cross-border issues are acted upon effectively, and to share knowledge, guidance and decision-making as well as, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) on interpretation of Freedom of Information and Data Protection Subject Access requests on behalf of the Force, issuing instructions and notices as appropriate. You will also be responsible for the generation of statistical performance data.

Skills & Experience

• Education to 'A' level or equivalent
• Previous experience of knowledge of working with Freedom of Information Act or Data Protection Act is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Previous experience of supervisory capabilities.
• Well developed interpersonal skills; good written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to interact with and influence staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to motivate others to achieve team, personal and developmental objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload and issues and to manage time effectively, meet tight deadlines, take control and respond flexibly to rapidly changing demands.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information and data handled especially in relation to sensitive material.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spends
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information, please contact [e-mail].

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [e-mail] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.