Information and Disclosure Manager

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police seeks an Information Disclosure Manager to lead the Family Court Team within the Legal and Compliance Services Directorate. You will oversee disclosure decisions in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant protocols, and build relationships across the force to meet statutory obligations.

This is a busy leadership role with blended working: Portishead HQ attendance and some home working.

Qualifications

• Experience with information governance, disclosure or records management legislation.
• Ability to provide professional advice to diverse audiences.
• Experience creating and improving processes.
• Experience producing reports and management information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Make decisions on disclosure, retention and deletion of information, managing risks.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and training to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and best practice.
• Manage team performance and service delivery.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and key partners.
• Produce reports and management information to support decision-making.
• Represent the organisation and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Written communication

Stakeholder relations

Priorities management

Policy development

Training delivery

Education

Data Protection or FOI qualification

Job description

We have a full time, permanent opportunity for an Information Disclosure Manager to manage and lead our Family Court Team within the Legal and Compliance Services Directorate.

The Role

In this key role, you will lead a team of Information and Disclosure Officers and Researchers who undertake research and make decisions in response to requests for information in line with the Disclosure of Information Between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions: 2024 Protocol, Data Protection Act 2018 and other legislation.

You will build relationships with other departments across the organisation to ensure that Avon and Somerset Police meets it statutory obligations in relation to the disclosure of information.

You will be dedicated to our Family Court team but will work closely with a supportive group of managers across the wider Legal and Compliance Services Directorate who will be able to provide mentorship and guidance.

This is a busy, fast-paced leadership role managing information and disclosure services, with regular exposure to sensitive and potentially distressing material.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the team, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

• Make decisions on the disclosure, retention and deletion of information, managing associated risks.

• Provide expert advice, guidance and training to stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and best practice.

• Manage team performance and service delivery.

• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and key partners.

• Produce reports and management information to support decision‑making.

• Represent the organisation and promote continuous improvement.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Relevant Data Protection or FOI qualification, or willingness to achieve one within 6 months of appointment.

• Thorough working knowledge of information governance, disclosure or records management legislation and guidance.

• Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a busy environment.

• Ability to provide professional advice and communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• Experience of developing and improving processes.

• Experience of producing reports and management information.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

This is a blended role and therefore the opportunity to work from home is available, however the expectation is that you attend Portishead HQ as and when required. Initial training will be office based and following completion of training you will attend the office at least once a week for meetings with colleagues, teams from other departments, Constabularies and agencies.

Due to the nature of this role, the post holder may be exposed to distressing or sensitive material. Appropriate psychological support is provided to ensure the wellbeing of post holders.

Shortlisting is due to commence week commencing 15th November 2026.

Interviews will take place from 25th November 2026, in person at Portishead Headquarters.

This role requires successful Police Management Vetting (MV) clearance in line with the National Vetting Policy.

If you would like further information about the role, please contact [e-mail]

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide a five‑year checkable UK history. In most cases, this means you have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

About us

Pension Benefit

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

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Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.