Information Governance & FOI Officer

Wrexham; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Corporate Information Management Officer to lead FOI, EIR and Data Protection activities within the Information Management Team. The role focuses on logging, tracking, and responding to requests within statutory timescales, and on shaping information governance across the council.

The post involves analysing trends, improving systems, and promoting good information governance practices to staff and members.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or with equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of FOI, EIR and Data Protection legislation.
• Experience managing information requests in a public sector or similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly, respond quickly to changing demands, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience improving systems or processes.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and high standards of information governance.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring FOI, EIR and Subject Access Requests from receipt to completion.
• Supporting the development and implementation of information governance policies and procedures.
• Providing advice, guidance and training to staff and members on information management.
• Analysing request trends and helping develop proactive approaches to reduce demand.
• Maintaining and improving systems for tracking information requests.
• Supporting incident management relating to information security breaches.
• Producing accurate performance data and contributing to corporate reporting.
• Working with Link Officers across the Council to promote good practice.

Skills

FOI knowledge

EIR knowledge

Data protection

Information governance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Corporate Information Management Officer to lead FOI, EIR and Data Protection activities within the Information Management Team. The role focuses on logging, tracking, and responding to requests within statutory timescales, and on shaping information governance across the council.

The post involves analysing trends, improving systems, and promoting good information governance practices to staff and members.