Job Summary

FIN0349 Freedom of Information Co-ordinator

Grade: PO5

Salary: £40,506 rising in annual increments to £43,152+Redeployees have priority++

+Working as part of the Corporate Complaints Unit this challenging post involves co-ordinating the council’s approach to Freedom of Information and Data Protection. This is a challenging role leading on the council’s response to Freedom of Information requests and Data Protection enquiries. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the legislation in order to guide and advice officers responding to requests as well as working with senior managers to improve the transparency of the organisation. You will act as the link with the Information Commissioner’s Office as well as providing support to officers dealing with enquiries across the council.In addition to your day-to-day role you will be responsible for leading on range of related projects including preparing and facilitating training programmes, maintaining the local IT systems and preparing publicity material.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to help the council improve our services through the effective management of information.

Please apply online.

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Closing date for applications is 5pm, Wednesday 3rd July 2013.

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