Information Governance Officer - FOI

Information Governance Officer - Freedom of Information £46,161 to £56,058 Grade 10-12 (career graded)

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Freedom of Information Officer available on a full-time basis.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Freedom of Information Officer to join our Information Governance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).

As a Freedom of Information Officer, you will coordinate and manage information requests from members of the public, businesses, journalists and other organisations. Working closely with services across the Council, you will provide expert advice on disclosure obligations, exemptions, exceptions and best practice in information governance.

Our ideal Freedom of Information Officer will have the below skills and experience:

• Experience of handling Freedom of Information and/or Environmental Information requests.
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise and legally compliant responses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Please note that CVs are not accepted. Applicants must complete the application form and clearly address the criteria outlined in the person specification within the role profile, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how they meet each requirement.