Information Rights Officer

1 month ago


Stafford, United Kingdom Staffordshire County Council Full time

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. Main Responsibilities

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. The Ideal Candidate

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

    If you would like to discuss the role further please contact David Portch on david.portch@staffordshire.gov.uk.

    Potential Interview Date is week commencing 23 September 2024. About Staffordshire County Council

    We are no ordinary county council:

    Our Values:

    The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

    Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

    We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

    We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

    Our benefits:

    We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

    In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

    Our recruitment process:

    As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

    As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 



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