Job Specifications
Title: Information Rights Officer
Location: Sale, Birmingham, Wakefield or Cardiff
Salary: £34,067
Contract: Permanent
About the role
:
As an Information Rights Officer, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Data Protection team. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation’s core outcomes, and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC data protection, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wale
s.
An IOPC Information Rights Officer is part of a wider team that processes freedom of information requests and subject access reques
ts.
The role is primarily, but not solely, concerned with the compliance of information access requests. The role holder will process subject access requests for the IOPC and must liaise with internal and external stakeholders, at all levels of the business, who have a vested interest in the proposed disclosure in order to provide accurate and timely responses that are compliant with legislation. In addition to this they will be involved in quality assuring correspondence, disseminating best practice, training staff and maintaining records as part of a team charged with responsibility for co-ordinating and assuring the IOPC’s compliance with Information Rights legislat
ion.The role is based in the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Team within the Legal Directorate. The job is based in Sale, Birmingham, Cardiff or Wakefield but may involve some travel to the other IOPC’s offices and elsewhere in England and Wales from time to t
ime.
Job Responsibil
ities
Acting as first point of contact for the processing of all subject access requests. Ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and t
imely.Providing high quality advice and support on the application of information rights law through the scoping and draft redacting of subject access request and FOI request resp
onses.Providing advice on whether information should be disclosed or refused in compliance with the relevant legislation. With the knowledge and understanding of when to defer to legal for clarification, further understanding, internal and external consultation and guidance in relation to other legislation which may apply to the IOPC’s discl
osure.Understanding, interpreting and applying any relevant tribunal and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) cases and guidance to subject access request and FOI request resp
onses.Assessing requests and correspondence to identify the relevant IOPC internal and external stakeholders that may be affected by disc
losure
(Please review the full job description for all job responsibi
lities)
Essential Ex
perienceProfessional qualification, equivalent qualification or demonstrable working experience in a simi
lar roleProven ability to draft redact documents, and prepare disclosure schedules for proposed disclosures in accordance with Article 15
UK GDPRAbility to make evidence-based decisions taking into account the legislation that binds us for example the UK GDPR, the DPA, FOIA, and
the PRAGood analytical skills in order to assess information dis
closuresExcellent attention to
detail.Ability to influence colleagues at all levels across the whole organ
isation.Good working knowledge and experience of records management, complaints processes, archive and retention principles and their supporting
systems.Proven ability to provide advice to both internal and external stakeholders on a variety of complex issues (including legal issues), with a keen awareness of sensit
ivities.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight de
adlines.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of
a team.Proven ability to show initiative and contribute in a changing envi
ronment.
Essential
TechnicalTheoretical and practical understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and Data Prote
ction lawA working knowledge of IT applications and systems, with knowledge of redaction tools an a
dvantage.
Desirable
TechnicalA knowledge of other pertinent legislation i.e. the Human Rights Act, Police Reform Act, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act are
desirable.
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse
candidates.We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and
supported.
Wh
at we Offer:27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to
32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell
annual leaveVoluntary Health Cash Plan prov
ided by
About the Company
We are the police complaints watchdog for England and Wales.
We are not the police - we are completely independent of them. We investigate the most serious complaints and conduct matters involving the police, and we set the standards by which the police should handle complaints.
For more information please visit: www.policeconduct.gov.uk
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