Information Officer; career graded

Overview

Council Offices, Letchworth (Hybrid working). Contract Type:
Permanent (Full Time). Salary: £26,903 - £34,618 dependent on experience (pay award pending).

A fantastic exciting career graded post within the IT Information Team to facilitate Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Data Protection (DP) requests.

The successful candidate will work within the Information Team primarily processing and providing legislative responses to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Protection Act.

Further information related to the FOI Act, EIR and Data Protection Act can be found on the Information Commissioner’s Office website:

• Process and respond to information requests under FOIA, EIR and the Data Protection Act.
• Draft and provide clear, compliant information responses within statutory timelines.
• Collaborate with teams to gather and verify information as required.
• Maintain accurate records of requests and responses in line with policy and governance.

• Strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act.
• Enthusiastic, customer-focused, and self-motivated professional with the ability to work in a busy, challenging team.
• Willingness to undertake career development including studying and professional examinations in Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background check will be completed for the successful applicant.

• Full career development including professional courses related to DP and FOI.
• North Hertfordshire Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment policies.
• Disability Confident employer with interview guarantee for applicants disclosing a disability whose application meets minimum requirements.
• Location:
  
  Council Offices, Letchworth (Hybrid working). Please note nationwide mobility requirements apply and interviews are conducted in-person at local offices.

• Hybrid working with flexibility for home and office-based days. Working pattern is open to flexible patterns and hours.
• Salary and job category: IT and Digital Services.
• Location:
  
  Council Offices, Letchworth (Hybrid working).