Job at a glance
Purpose of Job To prepare and provide responses to Freedom of Information request received by the NPCC and to undertake other FOI-related responsibilities and activities across NPCC. Key Accountabilities: To analyse requests for information from members of the public, to take decisions on releasing material and on the application of FOI exemptions and the Public Interest Test. To undertake tasks including dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence, responding to FOI queries, producing refusal notices to members of the public and updating the relevant systems.
To locate information held by NPCC with a view to releasing data to the public. To identify NPCC policy leads across the Police Service and to liaise with data owners to gauge views on the suitability of material for release and appropriate actions to be taken. To attend meetings as required internally and externally with partner agencies to ensure consistency in application of FOIA. Develop and maintain efficient and effective policies and procedures to ensure NPCC is fully compliant with relevant legislation.
Provide FOI advice and support in the drafting of NPCC publication strategies and the formulation of meeting minutes. To assist in maintaining the NPCC FOI Disclosure Log as part of the Publication Scheme. To undertake special projects including thematic inspections and to take an active part in working groups to represent the NPFDU as directed. To maintain up to date knowledge of FOIA related legislation, regulatory guidance, case law and best practice To assist and support at NPFDU events i.e.
FOI / DP Professional Development Event and any other additional workshops To give regular and effective service. Considerable experience of conducting research and applying legal Freedom of Information principles using a variety of sources including computerised information systems Experience of innovative and creative approaches to problem solving Experience in communicating complex issues to a variety of stakeholders and producing written reports.
Experience in working independently and possessing good time management skills