Information Governance Officer - FOI

On-site in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Nov)

Ealing Council

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Our summary

Salary: £46,161 - £56,058 a year
About £3,060 - £3,590 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience of handling Freedom of Information and/or Environmental Information requests.
Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
Understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise and legally compliant responses.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience of managing competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

The role

Information Governance Officer - Freedom of Information
£46,161 to £56,058
Grade 10-12 (career graded)

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Freedom of Information Officer available on a full-time basis.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Freedom of Information Officer to join our Information Governance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).

What you'll do

As a Freedom of Information Officer, you will coordinate and manage information requests from members of the public, businesses, journalists and other organisations. Working closely with services across the Council, you will provide expert advice on disclosure obligations, exemptions, exceptions and best practice in information governance.

Our ideal Freedom of Information Officer will have the below skills and experience:

Hiring process

Closing date for applications: 26 November 2026

About Ealing Council

Industry: Local government

In their own words

About the company & team

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities' agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.

Additional information

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Please note that CVs are not accepted. Applicants must complete the application form and clearly address the criteria outlined in the person specification within the role profile, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how they meet each requirement.

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