Information Rights Officer – FOI

Essential Employment; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Information Rights Officer to work in Stafford on a temporary full-time contract. The role requires demonstrable experience in information governance and legal knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and related legislation. The ideal candidate will possess an ISEB certification and strong analytical and communication skills. The position is hybrid, necessitating office attendance at least two days per week. Interested candidates should apply via the website or email their CV, referencing the job code.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an information governance role with detailed legal knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Effective written and oral communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Experienced in researching and interpreting legal decisions and case law.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage a busy and demanding workload.
• Provide expert, legally compliant advice on legislation and policy.
• Research and present legal decisions and public interest tests.

Skills

Information governance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Advisory capability

Education

ISEB professional certificate in Freedom of Information

Job description

Information Rights Officer – FOI needed in Stafford, at £23.37phPAYE – Reference: 5286278

Hybrid Working Requirement:
Willing and able to work in a hybrid pattern, attending the office in Stafford at least two days per week (in addition to remote working).

You will ideally –
Demonstrable experience in an information governance role, with detailed legal knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), Data Protection Act, and related legislation. Ideally, holds an ISEB professional certificate in Freedom of Information.

Organisation and Prioritisation:
Able to organise and manage busy and demanding workload and motivate/support colleagues as needed.

Communication and Influence:
Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.

Analytical and Research Skills:
Experienced in researching, interpreting, and presenting legal decisions and case law; able to manage exemptions and public interest tests and present to service leads/stakeholders.

Advisory Capability:
Provides expert, legally compliant advice and interpretation of legislation and policy.

This is aFull time role on atemporary contract basis

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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