Freedom of Information Case Adviser

4 weeks ago


Norfolk, United Kingdom HM TREASURY-1 Full time

If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth


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About the Team

The Correspondence and Information Rights Team (CIRT) consists of:

  • The Freedom of Information Team who deal with requests for recorded information under the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations 
  • The Data Protection team who oversees all data subject access requests and advise on data protection across HMT.
  • The Correspondence and Enquiries Unit, who handle all correspondence from the public and Members of Parliament.
  • The CIRT Technology Team who oversee our technology improvement plans, run our case management system and provide day to day management information in relation to our casework performance.

This Role sits in the Freedom of Information Team. We’re a friendly teams based across London, Norwich and Darlington, and we encourage people from different ages, experiences and backgrounds.

About the Job

As a FOI Case Adviser, you will: 

  1. Have or will develop a solid working knowledge of the FOI Act and the Environmental Information Regulations and be willing to undertake training.
  2. Handle own casework by ensuring policy officials engage fully with the FOI Team and the legislation and adhere to strict statutory deadlines.
  3. Suggest and deliver solutions for the appropriate handling of sensitive information through discussion with key partners to provide responses in accordance with the legislation.
  4. Engage with external partners including bodies associated with the Treasury, to share relevant knowledge and information.
  5. Deliver awareness sessions on the information regimes across the department. Promote good practice to ensure HMT is compliant with the legislation, including strong information and records management.
  6. Work on continuous improvement and be willing to develop an understanding of data and how analysis can drive up performance. 

About You

The post-holder will develop an insight into many areas throughout Treasury, as well as understanding the Treasury as a business. They will gain an in-depth understanding of the legal regimes that cover access to Treasury’s information and will represent the Department by engaging with Other Government Departments.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of information disclosure issues, including experience of handling requests under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations, although ability to do the role is more important so training on the legislation can be given. 

HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makes us a stronger organisation, better at developing policy that is reflective of the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.

Some of the Benefits our people love

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing you to take up to an additional 2 days off each month.
  • Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, compressed hours).
  • Generous parental leave and adoption leave packages.
  • A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 28%
  • Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
  • A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
  • Access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal allowing you access to a range of discount codes for online shopping.
  • A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity


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