At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead information requests and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
- Company: Staffordshire County Council, committed to transparency and accountability.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in public sector compliance and policy development.
- Other info: 6-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring access to information and protecting rights.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of FOI, EIR, and Data Protection legislation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 38844 - 40817 £ per year.
Location: ST16 2DH
Duration: 6 Months
About the Role: The Information Rights Officer is responsible for supporting and ensuring the council's compliance with statutory access to information requirements and standards. This role is the principal contact for specialist knowledge and advice relating to policy, procedure and requests for information under the provision of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI), the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and the Data Protection Act. The role will provide advice and training along with designing and implementing processes to ensure that the Council complies with FOI, EIR and Data Protection Act legislation.
Key Accountabilities:
- To lead and manage requests for information (under FOI and EIR) and transparency data for the Staffordshire County Council and partner organisations, ensuring statutory obligations are met.
- To develop and maintain appropriate, and up-to-date policies, processes, procedures, and systems to enable Staffordshire County Council to comply with the statutory requirements of FOI, EIR and associated legislation.
- To provide Staffordshire County Council departments, and partner organisations with detailed, expert, legally compliant professional advice and interpretation of legislation and policy relating to FOI and EIR.
- To ensure internal and external partners/clients are educated and informed of their statutory obligations relating to FOI and EIR.
We think you need these skills to ace Information Rights Officer - 5300216
Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act 2000
Knowledge of Environmental Information Regulations 2004
Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Policy Development
Process Implementation
Training and Development
Legal Compliance
