Information and Requests Compliance Officer

Cheshire Police (Cheshire Constabulary); England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking a Request Compliance Officer to assist in handling information requests and ensure compliance with legal standards. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and an understanding of data protection legislation. The position is based in Winsford, England, and includes various employee benefits such as training opportunities and an on-site gym.

Benefits

Training and mentoring opportunities

Competitive salary with annual increments

23 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days with tenure

Flexi working scheme

On-site gym and canteen

Discounts through Blue Light Card scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act and legislation relating to information management.
• Experience in conducting research and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming information requests and ensure timely responses.
• Work with staff to gather and check information.
• Review response accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Building relationships

Education

Level 3 education or equivalent experience

Job description

Request Compliance Officer

Cheshire Constabulary are pleased to advertise for the role of Request Compliance Officer, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career or who would like a career change to join us in a role that will provide an insight into the work we do here.

About The Role

We're looking for someone with an eye for detail who is organised and enjoys making sense of complex information. They will also enjoy and be good at building positive working relationships and influencing others. You will be based at our Headquarters in Winsford in a busy, supportive team and enjoy developing new skills.

In this role, you'll help make sure we're handling requests for information the right way - legally, accurately and on time. You'll be working with teams across Cheshire Constabulary, making sure we respond properly to things like Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other information queries from the public and our partner agencies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Handling incoming information requests and making sure we respond within legal timeframes.
• Working with officers and staff to gather the right information and providing advice where needed.
• Checking over responses to make sure they're accurate and don't include anything that shouldn't be shared.
• Helping the team to manage and track requests.
  
  

What We're Looking For

You will need to:

• Be educated to level 3 or have equivalent relevant experience.
• Ideally, have some knowledge of legislation relation to information management such as the Data Protection Act.
• Have experience of conducting research and writing up your findings in a report or other format.
  
  

For more information, please see the attached role profile. If you would like an informal chat to find out more about the role please email [e-mail] and we will arrange this for you

What We Can Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Training and mentoring opportunities.
• A competitive salary with annual increments and the possibility of 'career grading' as your knowledge and experience develops.
• 23 days annual leave per year, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 32 days after 10 years.
• Flexi working scheme.
• On-site gym and canteen.
• A number of staff networks and access to our Sports and Social clubs.
• Eligible to become a member of the Blue Light Card scheme which provides a wide range of discounts for shopping and services.
  
  

To submit your application, please click 'Apply' fill in your personal details and then answer four questions regarding your knowledge and experience. After the closing date, we will review your application and if you are successful through our initial checks and shortlisting we will invite you to an interview at our Headquarters in Winsford, dates are TBC but likely to be during August as we are keen to move quickly with this opportunity.