FOI Officer

Job Advert: FOI Officer

Location: Westminster

Rate: £24 P/H

Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented FOI Officer to join our Information Management Team. This is a hybrid role where you will play a vital part in ensuring compliance with Freedom of Information (FOI) and Data Protection legislation by supporting casework and managing your own caseload.

• Logging and triaging FOI and Data Protection cases.

• Actioning cases, including contacting officers across the council to gather relevant information.

• Reviewing information to ensure compliance with disclosure legislation.

• Redacting sensitive information in line with statutory requirements.

• Providing reminders to case owners of upcoming deadlines.

• Completing associated administration tasks to support casework operations.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation and case management.

• Clear and Analytical Thinking: Reviewing and processing complex information with clarity.

• Time Management Skills: Handling large volumes of work while meeting tight deadlines.

• Self-Motivation: The ability to work autonomously and manage your workload effectively.

• Strong IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems, including case management tools.

• Previous administration experience.

• Experience in handling Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests.

• Proven ability to manage a caseload, including responding to requests and meeting deadlines.

• Familiarity with reviewing and redacting information for disclosure purposes.

• Competency in using MS Office applications and case management systems.