Information Access Officer

1 month ago


Lewes, United Kingdom Sussex Police Full time

Division/Department - Corporate Development

Grade - Grade 8

Contract Type - Permanent

Status - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Salary Grade Range - £24,552 - £26,232

Shift Allowance - No

Political Restrictions - No
- The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time._

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

**Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner**

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
- This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team in law enforcement. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our busy Information Access Team, providing a customer focused service that responds to requests for information from various organisations and members of the public, and building positive collaborative working relationships within Sussex Police and with external organisations. _
- We are looking for motivated individuals who are capable of using their initiative to proactively manage cases within our department to a successful conclusion, whilst providing advice and guidance to requestors to ensure they pursue the correct route dependent on the type of disclosure they require_
- The role also provides assistance and administrative support to the Data Protection Officer and Information Access Manager, ensuring all disclosures and duties are accurately completed within their statutory time limit._
- Full training will be provided, with further opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and work towards recognised qualifications._
- This role will be based at Sussex Police HQ, Lewes. To support the force’s commitment to provide an agile and flexible workforce, once trained, you will have the opportunity to work flexibly at home or away from your normal place of work some of the time where appropriate._

Skills & Experience

**_ Essential Qualifications:_**
- _Educated to A to C in GCSEs English and Mathematics or equivalent._

**_Essential Knowledge and Experience:_**
- _Demonstrate understanding of relevant legislation (Data Protection Act, MOPI and Freedom of Information Act)_
- _Maintain a high degree of integrity when dealing with sensitive and classified information_
- _Strong IT knowledge including Microsoft Office and SharePoint._
- _Good planning and organising skills and a proven ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands in order to meet agreed deadlines._
- _Demonstrate the importance of delivering excellent ‘customer service’ and being a confident communicator._
- _Possess well developed written skills, demonstrating the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate documentation._
- _Well-developed interpersonal skills, together with excellent verbal and written communication skills. English spelling and grammar need to be of a very high standard._
- _Ability to work under own initiative and with mínimal supervision._
- _Strong attention to detail._
- _Applicants will be required to obtain and maintain vetting status to HM Government Standards set out in the Manual of Protective Security to the required level for this post._

**_Desirable Knowledge and Experience:_**
- _Qualification in Information Handling or Criminal Justice, or demonstrable experience._
- BCS/ISEB Certification in Freedom of Information or Data Protection._

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with **Sussex Police**

Diversity Statement

We are only as



  • Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy a varied workload? Then this is the role for you! As an Information, Guidance and Insight Officer you will work closely with individuals and teams across Adult Social Care and Health, supporting them to develop and update guidance and information in line with corporate and legal...

  • Customer Services

    1 month ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time Fixed term for: 24 months to cover a secondment Closing date: Sunday 08 January 2023 Interview date: Monday 16 January 2023 Looking to go to work to make a difference? Being a Customer Services and Information Governance Officer and supporting our customers with getting the information they need...

  • Media Officer

    4 days ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom Sussex Police Full time

    Division / Department - Media and Communications Grade - Grade 10 Status - Full Time Contract Type - Permanent Salary Grade Range - £30,375 - £33,348 Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week Politically Restricted - Yes The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than...

  • Office Coordinator

    4 days ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

    JOB ROLE: Office Coordinator - Immediate Start Location: Lewes - Rural - Car Driver Essential Hours: 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday Pay: £11 - £12 an hour Duration: Ongoing **Role Responsibility**: - Be responsible for providing an efficient, effective and varied administrative service for a busy team - Day to day duties include: information management...

  • Complaints Officer

    1 month ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Are you a cool-headed problem solver? Can you manage a busy case load with competing priorities? Are you passionate about getting the best outcome for your customer? If you answered yes to the above then we would love to hear from you. We are recruiting to the role of Complaints Officer in our Customer Relations Team within Children's...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    **Organisation**: - East Sussex County Council - **Location**: - Lewes - **Salary**: - £32,037 - £34,452 per annum - **Closing date**: - 09/04/2023 - **Department**: - Adult Social Care and Health - **Contract type**: - Fixed Term - **Work pattern**: - Part Time - **Hours**: - 32 - **Job type**: - Administration and Clerical - **Job...

  • Finance Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom Page Personnel - UK Full time

    Very Well-Established Organisation - Flexible on Hybrid Working **About Our Client**: My client is a well-established firm based on the outskirts of Lewes. They are looking for a Finance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis, working both in the office and remotely. As the Finance Officer, your primary responsibilities will include: - Maintain the...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Do you enjoy working in a team to support users, finding technical solutions, and in a third line support team? Are you able to understand to assist with resolving IT issues and want to work as part of a supportive team? Then a Network & Security Engineer position with East Sussex County Council might be the perfect opportunity for...

  • Grazing Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts Full time

    Closing date: Sunday 5 March 2023- Salary: £22,660 - Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time- Location: - **Southerham Farm**,***:Southerham Farm, Lewes, BN8 6JN- Further Information & How To Apply- We are looking for a passionate and hard working person to join our Grazing Team as a Grazing Officer- The role will involve day to day management,...

  • Executive Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Are you an experienced and motivated executive officer looking for your next big challenge? Transport for the South East is the sub-national transport body (STB) for the South East of England. Our partnership brings together 16 local transport authorities, five local enterprise partnerships, 46 district and borough authorities and a wider...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom Seetec Full time

    Are you passionate about helping people? Join our team as an Accommodation Support Officer and support our participants with their housing needs. You’ll work with a caseload of adult males within a custodial or community environment. In partnership with probation practitioners, you’ll complete initial assessments to understand their specific needs, and...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Do you enjoy working in a customer centred environment? This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to pay team who are part of the Business Administration Service and who are responsible for the raising of all customer invoices and the payment of suppliers for good, works and services. As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you...

  • Planning Officer

    1 month ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Do you want to work in a role that is varied and contributes to development in East Sussex? If so, then working as a Planning Officer in our Planning Policy and Development Management Team might be for you. - Ideally have some knowledge and experience of town planning and development management. - Are able to work to deadlines. - Have...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

    Job Introduction Do you enjoy working in a customer centred environment? This role sits within the Accounts Receivable and Procure to pay team who are part of the Business Administration Service and who are responsible for the raising of all customer invoices and the payment of suppliers for good, works and services. As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you...

  • Project Officer

    1 month ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom Adecco UK Full time

    Our Public sector client is looking to recruit an experienced Project Officer 3 months - possible extension **Full remote working** £280 per day Umbrella 37.5 hours per week Inside IR35 Our Care Connected gives health and care professionals and local people in Sussex shared online access to records and data through three digital enabler projects: -...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom WPA Education Welfare Services Full time

    **WPA Education Welfare Services** **Education Welfare Officer** **Location: Lewes, East Sussex and surrounding areas** **Starting salary: £27,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience (pro rata for Part Time)** **Part Time - 3/4 Days per week, Term Time Only - School Based** **Plus benefits: Pension scheme, Bonus Scheme, Access to Benefit Hub** Due...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom Seetec Full time

    Are you passionate about helping people? Join our team as an Accommodation Support Officer and support our participants with their housing needs. You’ll work with a caseload of adult males within a custodial or community environment. In partnership with probation practitioners, you’ll complete initial assessments to understand their specific needs, and...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom WPA Education Welfare Services Full time

    **WPA Education Welfare Services** **Education Welfare Officer** **Location: Lewes, East Sussex and surrounding areas** **Starting salary: £27,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience (pro rata for Part Time)** **Part Time - 3/4 Days per week, Term Time Only - School Based** **Plus benefits: Pension scheme, Bonus Scheme, Access to Benefit Hub** Due...

  • Enforcement Officer

    5 days ago


    Lewes, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment Limited Full time

    RSR are currently recruiting for Enforcement Officer Job Description: A new opportunity has arisen in East Sussex Trading Standards to recruit an illicit Tobacco, Vape and underage sales enforcement officer to complement our commitment to enforce against this area of illegal activity. This role requires a candidate who can hit the ground running to be part...


  • Lewes, United Kingdom Glyndebourne Full time

    Extraordinary opera, extraordinary people We have a vacancy for an Office Coordinator to join our Learning and Engagement (L&E) department on a six-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Learning & Engagement, you will be an essential part of the L&E team, providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the L&E programme....