Reporting to the Information Access Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting the team in providing an efficient and prompt service in response to requests for information made pursuant to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

You will provide high quality, accurate administrative support for your colleagues within the Information Access Team. You will play a key part in ensuring that requests made pursuant to the UK GDPR, DPA and FOIA are handled promptly and effectively by supporting the team with the collation and organisation of documents and information relevant to requests.

Alongside another colleague, you will also be responsible for the initial assessment, recording, acknowledgement and allocation of incoming enquiries and requests, in addition to dealing with some standard requests and other support tasks.

You will need to enjoy working as part of and supporting a busy team with a variety of tasks and have excellent attention to detail. You will also have the ability to develop an understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 sufficient to accurately record and acknowledge requests, and to answer some standard requests.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description and person specification.

We strongly believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to us being a better regulator. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our staff, and also the diversity of those we work with wherever we can, and we would actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination.

In return, you'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly environment, you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression. You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package which you can find out more about in the job application pack.

The GMC is happy to support a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

The successful applicant will commence working from home with a supportive induction package and will be expected to attend the Manchester office one day per week. There is flexibility for additional office attendance days if the candidate prefers.

The General Medical Council helps to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students, doctors, physician associates and anaesthesia associates. We support them in achieving (and exceeding) those standards and take action when they are not met.