freedom of information specialist

The Role

A hands-on, operational role responsible for processing end-to-end Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within statutory deadlines.

You will act as the key conduit between civil service transparency mandates and internal technical, commercial, and legal stakeholders to evaluate, redact, and disclose information accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Process & Coordinate: Triage, log, and resolve statutory FOI/EIR requests from initial receipt to final release.
• Redact & Draft: Apply relevant exemptions, draft legally compliant disclosures, and articulate public interest tests.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate directly with technical engineers, product managers, and legal teams to locate records and assess commercial sensitivities.
• Governance Support: Assist with Subject Access Requests (SARs) and data protection compliance under UK GDPR/ICO standards.

Requirements

• Essential: Direct, proven experience processing FOI requests within the UK Civil Service or public sector bodies.
• Essential: Practical background managing technical and legal stakeholders to evaluate complex disclosures.
• Desirable: Experience in Financial Services (Banking, Wealth Management, or Investments).
• Desirable: Background in information governance, data protection, or compliance.