Disclosure Assistant

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Information Management Department as a Disclosure Assistant. As a Disclosure Assistant you will provide a central point for all Data Protection matters including the service of Subject Access requests received into the Force and the OPCC. To provide a central point for the service of Freedom of information requests received into the Force and the OPCC. The role ensures that as part of a cohesive team, the Force is able to provide a service to manage all matters relating to Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation to aid compliance and service to Staff, Officers, Partner Agencies and Members of the Public. What you'll do

• Effectively manage from receipt to disclosure, all rights of access requests relating to both Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation. Ensuring the force is compliant with legislative obligations, internal policy and procedure and relevant regulatory guidance.
• Apply in depth knowledge and experience to identify those requests that can be serviced efficiently and effectively without escalation to management.
• Ensure appropriate liaison with Senior Managers/Commanders within Departments and Area Commands in order to effectively progress applications received in line with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance to Colleagues at all levels in relation to the relevant legislation, ensuring that risks to the organisation/service/partners/individuals are highlighted, the risk level is determined and where appropriate apply mitigation or exemptions.
• Assist management in providing key performance data internally to inform Senior Managers and Officers at Board level and to centralised service functions on a national level. Contribute to departmental and Force-wide Audits undertaken internally and externally. When contributing to the collation of data, utilises knowledge and experience to ensure specific issues relating to the business areas are highlighted and mitigations identified.
Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the What you'll bring
• Knowledge and experience of working in an environment specific to either or both Data Protection or Freedom of Information.
• Key understanding of risk relating to organisational and individual impact specific to both Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislative practices.
• Ability to managing conflicting priorities and workloads in support of departmental and organisational aims.
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, Excel.
• Ability to identify sources of information both internally and externally.
• Participate in meetings with peers and line managers.
• Ensure the ability to effectively and efficiently use specialist software to prepare documentation for disclosure, utilising knowledge and experience in doing so to identify relevant exemptions and highlighting risk.
• Provide an effective and efficient disclosure service, complying with relevant legislative timelines relating to Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation ensuring compliance with the specific legislation and ensuring that where necessary, legislative exemptions with sufficient explanation are appropriately applied.
• Assist in resolving queries relating to Data Protection and Freedom of Information queries externally from members of the public, partner agencies and from within the organisation including Chief Officer Team and Heads of Departments., We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly. If your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance and medical information.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted. As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued. Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best. Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something that really matters. Learn about our


• 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holiday
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community