Freedom of Information Officer Buckinghamshire Pertemps Contracts - ho

Position: Freedom of Information Officer Buckinghamshire Pertemps Contracts £16.97 - Hour 6 ho[...]
## Description Freedom of Information Officer    Buckinghamshire Council – Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA
   Duration:
Temporary for 3 months (with potential for extension or temp-to-perm)    Pay: £16.97ph

Hours:

Full-time | Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (flexible)

Location:

Hybrid
Pertemps Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council to recruit an experienced Freedom of Information Officer.
This role has arisen to provide dedicated support to the Data Protection team, ensuring FOI requests are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with statutory requirements.

The Role    As the Freedom of Information Officer, you will be the Council’s first point of contact for FOI requests. You will manage requests from receipt to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing clear, timely responses to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and processing Freedom of Information requests from receipt to response    Liaising with internal teams to gather accurate information    Drafting responses to FOI requests and ensuring timely publication    Maintaining records and updating the FOI case management system    Handling sensitive information in line with data protection requirements    Providing guidance to colleagues on FOI processes and legislation    Communicating effectively with stakeholders via email and phone    Supporting reporting and monitoring of FOI performance metrics    This is a customer-facing role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and in-depth knowledge of FOI legislation.
About You    We are looking for an experienced Freedom of Information Officer who can deliver excellent service and ensure statutory compliance.

You will have:

Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests within a local authority or similar environment    Strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and related legislation    Excellent administrative and organisational skills    Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information    Strong written and verbal communication skills    Ability to work independently and as part of a team    Experience using case management or records management systems
Buckinghamshire Council    You’ll join a professional and supportive Data Protection team within a progressive unitary authority. xjnqpsq Your expertise will ensure transparency and compliance across the Council, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on public service delivery.
You can expect:
A hands-on, impactful FOI role    Flexible hybrid working with some on-site presence required    Exposure to a wide range of information and stakeholder interactions    Opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative team    Potential contract extension or temp-to-perm pathway    Pertemps    As a contractor with Pertemps — one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies — you’ll receive dedicated consultant support and a trusted partnership approach throughout your assignment

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