Sensitivity Review Service Information Rights Lead

FCDO SERVICES

Sensitivity Review Service Information Rights Lead

£43,200 - £45,030 plus a location allowance of £5,000 and excellent benefits

Based in King Charles Street, London with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advising on the application of Information Rights legislation
2. Protecting secure data
3. Handling Information Commissioner’s Office complaints
4. Addressing issues relating to Freedom of Information (FOI), GDPR, and the Data Protection Act
5. Providing guidance on the nuances of information rights and data protection challenges
6. Staying updated with new and emerging case law and relevant legislation

Qualifications:

1. Deep knowledge of information rights legislation, including the Freedom of Information Act and the Data Protection Act
2. Practitioner certificate in data protection and information rights or extensive experience in navigating data privacy laws and regulations
3. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to influence colleagues and customers at all levels
5. Effective decision-making skills to ensure high-quality service delivery

Benefits:

When you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance unless you already hold this.

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, and for more information on the role, please click the 'Apply on website' button.

Closing date: Midnight, 14^th May 2025

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer and why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace.