Freedom of Information Advisor

FOI Advisor - Reputed Client in Leeds

Are you experienced in handling Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), and Data Protection Act (DPA) requests? Our client, a respected organisation based in Leeds, is hiring for a dedicated FOI Advisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to transparent and efficient information management within a professional environment.

• Assist with ongoing workload including FOI/EIR/DPA requests, internal reviews, and complaints.
• Log, triage, and manage correspondence and requests efficiently.
• Identify, extract, collate, redact, and prepare information for disclosure, including large and complex datasets.
• Ensure accurate, high‑quality responses are issued within statutory deadlines.
• Follow established administrative procedures and processes.
• Manage your caseload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Share insights and lessons learned to improve team practices.

• Experience applying FOI/EIR or DPA legislation.
• FOI Practitioner certification is desirable.
• Strong administrative background with proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good time‑management skills and the ability to work independently.

Join our client's team and play a key role in supporting transparent information sharing. If you’re organised, detail‑oriented, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!

Location: Leeds, LS1 4AP

Type: Full‑time, ongoing

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex‑military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.