Freedom of Information Officer - Swindon, United Kingdom - 4Recruitment Services

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Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Freedom of Information Officer - Swindon (Temp Vacancy)

Umbrella Pay Rate:
£17.00ph

Full-Time (37 hours)

Job Purpose:


Accountabilities:


  • Maintain an effective system for recording, controlling and responding to all requests for information received by the Trust under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
  • Ensure that all requests for information are registered to the system and managed in a way that enables the Trust to comply with the requirements of the Act as regards disclosure and response times.
  • Where necessary, liaise with the requesting party over the nature of the request, the provision of additional detail about it and the need for an extension of time for responding.
  • Where appropriate, advise applicants on the Trust's charging structure and ensure that responses to requests are not released until charges are paid.
  • Advise managers on the requirements of the Act and their duties and responsibilities under it.
  • Provide guidance to managers where appropriate on the framing of responses.
  • Keep staff and managers across the Trust updated on developments in the field of FOI and provide training where necessary.
  • Ensure that the Trust's publication scheme is up to date.
  • Maintain the FOI Response Log
  • Alert the Trust Secretary to any potential breaches of FOI time limits.
  • Provide a monthly summary of activity relating to FOI requests.

We offer:


  • 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
  • 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
  • Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
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