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Freedom of Information Officer

Pertemps SSDC - DDT
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£90,000 - £108,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Freedom of Information Officer position is available in various locations across Wales, offering a pay rate of £16.10 per hour, which amounts to an annual salary of £30,994 for a 37-hour workweek.
  • The role involves responding to complex customer enquiries, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and other relevant legislation, and coordinating responses with technical leads.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a solid understanding of relevant legislation, and experience in customer management, particularly in a multi-channel environment.
  • The successful applicant will also be responsible for data analysis, performance management, and supporting team members while promoting high standards of customer service.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience in customer management and data handling is preferred for this role.
Freedom of Information OfficerLocation: Wales (various locations)Pay rate: £16.10 p/hr (Annual equivalent of £30,994) – 37 hours a week.About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Freedom of Information Officer to join our clients dynamic Customer Management Team. In this role, you will:
  • Respond to Complex Enquiries: Handle customer enquiries through various channels, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations, Freedom of Information Act (2000), and Environmental Information Regulations (2004).
  • Coordinate Responses: Liaise with and support technical leads across the organisation, ensuring clarity and compliance in responses to information requests.
  • Data Analysis and Presentation: Analyse large volumes of complex data, presenting it in a customer-focused manner, adhering to applicable legislation and relevant contracts/licenses.
  • Performance Management: Meet performance and standard targets, escalating any risks to the management team.
  • Support Team Members: Assist colleagues with complex casework, developing a specialist skill set and expertise.
  • Exemplary Customer Care: Promote and maintain the highest standards of customer service across all activities.
  • Flexible Working: Collaborate with the Customer Management Team, contributing to the role’s development and helping the organisation become a leading provider of public sector customer service.
  • Continuous Improvement: Provide input into the development of new systems and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
About You:To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate with both internal and external customers.
  • Legislative Knowledge: Understanding of relevant legislation and a working knowledge of the organisation’s charging and data licensing policy.
  • Data Handling Expertise: Familiarity with principles for handling personal data and security policies, especially when dealing with financial information.
  • Customer Management Experience: Experience in a multi-channel Customer Management Team and proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer demands and work collaboratively to enhance customer service.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.