Information Rights Officer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Leicester is seeking an Information Rights Officer to support APHA’s Information Rights service. You will manage FOI, EIR and data subject requests, ensuring timely, accurate responses and compliance with statutory deadlines.

The role involves advising colleagues on Information Rights, contributing to guidance updates, and fostering open information governance across APHA and the Defra Group.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Information Rights requests under FOI/EIR and data protection regimes.
• Ability to draft responses and support internal reviews.
• Knowledge of information governance and records management.

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate Information Rights requests within statutory deadlines.
• Manage Information Rights casework and maintain accurate records via eCase.
• Provide guidance on Information Rights legislation and best practices.
• Promote awareness of Information Rights and information governance across APHA.
• Contribute to updates of Information Rights guidance and procedures.
• Support publication scheme management to ensure timely information release.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Skills

Information Rights

FOI

EIR

Data Protection

Records management

Advice & guidance

Tools

eCase system

Job description

Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes?

Do you enjoy investigating information, solving problems and supporting good governance?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

The Role

AsanInformation RightsOfficer, you willsupportAPHA’s Information Rights service,helping tomanagerequestsmadeunder:

The Freedom of Information Act (FOI)

The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)

The Data Protection Act (data subject requests)

You willhelpensure requests are handled efficiently, accurately,andinaccordancewithlegislative requirements, whilesupportinga culture of openness, compliance,and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Process and coordinate Information Rights requests, ensuring they are managed in accordance with statutory deadlines, organisational procedures and legislative requirements
• Manage Information Rights casework, including drafting responses, supporting internal reviews and ICO enquiries, and maintaining accurate records through effective use of the eCase system
• Provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues on Information Rights legislation, processes and good practice, seeking support from senior team members where required
• Promote awareness and understanding of Information Rights, records management and information governance across APHA, contributing to organisational compliance and best practice
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Information Rights guidance, procedures, processes and working practices, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date
• Support the management of APHA's publication scheme, helping to ensure information is published accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across APHA, Defra Group and external stakeholders to support the delivery of Information Rights activities and objectives
• Support colleagues within the team through collaboration, knowledge sharing and a positive approach to team working, contributing to the effective delivery of APHA's Information Rights service

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Information Rights Officer

Company: Government Recruitment Service
Salary: £29,715 - £30,705
Hours: Full-time
Location: Leicester
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 21 Aug 2026
Closing date: 8 Sept 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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