Information Officer - West Brompton, United Kingdom - Metropolitan Police

Metropolitan Police

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West Brompton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Information Officer - Compliance & Assurance - CTP HQ

Salary:
The starting salary is £33,348, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £30,507 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £32,639. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location:
West Brompton**
Job Summary
The Unit manages Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Right of Access Requests (ROAR).

FOIA entitles members of the public to request information that may be held by the MPS as a public authority.

The Data Protection Act enables individuals to submit a request (ROAR) to establish what information the MPS holds about them.

Our remit encompasses the Met's Specialist Operations (SO) Command Units - Aviation Policing, CTC, PaDP, RaSP and Protective Security & Operations, but may also include other MPS units, as well as the CT Policing Network.

Your primary role as part of the team will be to provide support to the Senior and Information Managers to ensure the smooth and efficient processing of these requests within the statutory deadline.

This will entail liaising regularly with these SO units and providing advice and guidance to ensure compliance, where necessary

Therefore, it is expected that you will have a basic understanding of these Acts and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

This position provides a unique opportunity for the role holder to gain experience of SO and the wider CT Policing Network and also liaise with our external stakeholders.

You will work closely with staff of all ranks and grades, in a fast-paced environment with good development prospects.

Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:

Ensure the FOIA and ROAR Excel databases are up to date and all requests are recorded and responded to within the given timeframe
Monitor the unit mailbox to ensure requests are actioned promptly.
Validate requests by assessment against legal requirements.
Identify requests, which may require an early resolution/completion.
Conduct prior research on the CycFreedom database or through web based searches for information that is already in the public domain.
Liaise with applicants in writing and recording on the relevant systems.
Follow up requests to ensure information sought is received within the specified timeframe.
Act as a point of contact for stakeholders both internally and externally.
Respond to queries or escalating where necessary.
Provide guidance on FOIA and ROARs to officers and staff with support of line management.
Deputise for Information Manager
Any other ad hoc duties as required

Key Skills

The post holder must have:

Basic knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA)
Basic knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1998 & 201
Basic knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
A proven ability to manage competing demands to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a high standard of work
Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure and unsupervised
Demonstrate good organisational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Experience of managing databases
A proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally with senior stakeholders and staff at all levels.
Ability to be proactive and use own initiative
Competent in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis.

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

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Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access.

However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties.

For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

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