Information Rights Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Access to Information Team for a full time Information Rights Officer (FOI). The Access to Information team is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), Data Protection Action 2018 (DPA), General Data Protection Regulations 9GDPR) is met., The Information Rights Officer (FOI) is responsible for supporting and ensuring the council's compliance with statutory access to information requirements and standards.

This role is the principal contact for specialist knowledge and advice relating to policy, procedure and requests for information under the provision of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and Data Protection Act.

The role will also provide advice and training, along with designing and implementing processes to ensure that the Council comply with FOI, EIR and Data Protection Act legislation.

What you'll bring

• Experience as a practitioner in an information governance role


• Detailed knowledge of up to date UK statutory guidance, codes of practice and relevant case law


• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain positive links with colleagues and stakeholders.


• ICT literate
  
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