Public Access Officer - Winchester, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

Reed Business Support

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Winchester, United Kingdom

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Description

Job Title:
Public Access Officer

Location:
Winchester (hybrid)

Hours:
Full Time (Monday to Friday)

Duration:
January November 2023

Hourly Rate:
£15.64 per hour

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:

Resources
Provide departmental resilience; supervise IM staff activities, including health and safety, welfare, PDR and resources across both forces.

Strategy

Identify Information Management business risks and propose recommendations for mitigation to management
Contributing and participating in the creation and delivery of guidance, training and operational procedures surrounding information management for both forces.
Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in order to raise awareness and proactively contribute to improving the two forces' adherence to Information Management standards
Provide an effective service to internal and external customers on all Public Access related activities, solving related problems, providing recommendations and outcomes to resolve issues and mitigaterisks.
Research and analyse information systems in support of information management business areas
Balance the necessity of disclosure against legislative and statutory requirements making risk assessed disclosures whilst ensuring that they are proportionate and justified, and give an explanation for withholding information when appropriate and applyingthe charging standards when required.
When necessary, support the efficient and effective day to day running of the IM Helpdesk and provide specialist advice, and guidance on complex issues relating specifically to Data Protection and Freedom of Information and to the release or protectionof police information.
Maintain the Publication Scheme and ensure that the disclosure log is maintained and updated.
Provide specialist guidance and advice to the force(s) and public via the IM Helpdesk on all IM related matters and specifically DP and FOI related matters

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROLE:

Good problemsolving abilities and customer service skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
Highly effective communication skills.
Maintain a high degree of integrity and trust when dealing with sensitive and classified information.
Proven understanding of Information Management principles and relevant legislation (Data Protection Act, MOPI and Freedom of Information Act).
Good standard of education and experience in relevant discipline, e.g. Data Protection, Freedom of Information.
Experience of staff management, including staff development and operational planning within area of expertise.