Freedom of Information Coordinator

Job Description

Freedom of Information Coordinator

Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, an opportunity has arisen for an information governance professional to join Waverley Borough Council as an Access to Information Rights Coordinator.

The successful applicant will join a supportive team and play a key role in ensuring that the Council complies with its obligations under the various Access to Information legislation.

If you’re looking to develop your information governance career in a progressive and exciting environment, now is an ideal time to join the Legal Services team at Waverley Borough Council. As we forge ahead in developing and refining our services, this presents a genuine opportunity to develop your expertise and build a rewarding career with the Council.

Key Responsibilities:
Assessing and responding to written requests for information made under access to information legislation
Analysing and clarifying information provided by Council Departments
Ensuring Information Governance legislation is complied with
Developing content for and maintaining content of web pages relevant to Information Access Rights
Preparing performance reports related to access to information statistics
Providing administrative support to the legal business support team by logging requests for information received by the Council
Liaising with Council officers and/or members of the public regarding requests for information

About you:
Working knowledge of Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation
Experience of information governance/data management
Public sector experience or an understanding of the workings of local government

Rewarding you:
Salary of £29,951 - £32,033
Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.2% employer contribution
Generous leave allowance
Agile and flexible working policy
Employee Support Programme
Long-term career development opportunities
Free on-site parking

Next steps:
To apply for the role, please click the link below.

For more information about this opportunity or about working for Waverley Borough Council, please visit out recruitment microsite:

https://www.workforwaverley.com/

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to applying please reach out to our recruitment partners Tom Ripley or Nik Stoate at Venn Group.