21 sep
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Warwickshire Police
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Cotes
21 sep
Warwickshire Police
Cotes
Freedom of Information Officer
Location: Rugby
Permanent Contract
Full Time
Salary Grade E (33,603 - 39,276)
The closing date for this role is 12 noon on Friday 2nd October 2026
The main purpose of this role is to undertake case management decision making and review for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for Warwickshire Police employing a continuous improvement approach.
Main Responsibilities:
1.To support the co-ordination of effective Information Compliance (IC) within Corporate Communications Department via case management of all FOI requests.
2.To provide advice and guidance to members of staff and other stakeholders on FOI matters as a policy support officer and decision maker responsible for the management of cases within Corporate Communications.
3. To process all information access applications on receipt within defined guidelines and to maintain computerised records for all applications received including the management and monitoring of email.
4. To research, retrieve and assist with preparing information for disclosure and to ensure any response is legal,
appropriate and made within the statutory deadlines imposed by the legislation.
5. To ensure Corporate Communications successfully monitors the risk associated with FOI through environmental scanning and reports to both the FOI Supervisor and the Senior Corporate Communications Manager as required.
6. Responsible for reporting information incident reporting processes arising from FOI legal duties including data protection and FOI regimes.
7. Responsible for reviewing FOI training and awareness products and standards. This includes reviewing standards and services for police officers and police staff to increase knowledge and awareness of FOI.
8. Maintain awareness and knowledge of all current FOI legislation, methods and practices ensuring that an environment of continuous improvement, innovation and emerging best practice are evaluated.
9. To undertake other duties commensurate with the natu
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