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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Freedom of Information Officer in Dorchester on a temporary basis. The role pays £14.10 per hour PAYE and requires handling FOI requests from receipt to final response.

You will conduct detailed research across internal systems, assess information against the FOI Act 2000 and EIR 2004, and draft clear responses. You will work with the FOI Manager and Information Management team to ensure transparent information handling.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling Freedom of Information requests is desirable.
• Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage FOI requests from initial receipt through to final response.
• Research across internal systems and assess information against legislation, exemptions and disclosures.
• Draft clear, well‑reasoned responses and support applicants in understanding outcomes.
• Collaborate with the FOI Manager and Information Management team to ensure transparent information handling.

Job description

Freedom of Information Officer needed in Dorchester

This is a temporary role and the rate is £14.10ph PAYE

The reference number is: 378067a

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, managing requests from initial receipt through to final response. They will carry out detailed research across a range of internal systems, assess information against relevant legislation, exemptions and disclosure considerations, and make first-line decisions on whether information can be released.

They will draft clear, well‑reasoned responses that explain outcomes and support applicants in understanding any non‑disclosure. Working closely with the FOI Manager and wider Information Management team, they will contribute to a transparent, accountable approach to information handling while developing specialist expertise in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.