Freedom of Information (FOI) Advisor needed for a contract position central London
 
My client are a leading rail organisation and are looking to add a freelance FOI Advisor to their team in Euston
 
Interview date: 7th May (skype video call)
 
Start date: 18th May (working from home) - you will be required to work in the office when social distancing measures are lifted, the current plan is phased return at end of June but subject to change
 
Job Role:
 
·To co-ordinate and support the preparation of appropriate responses to requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 to ensure the client complies with its statutory requirements.
·To provide a response service for parliamentary and senior stakeholder correspondence and Parliamentary Questions.
·To support the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies, consistent with the wider corporate affairs programme, including supporting colleagues in arranging and undertaking engagement activities and providing appropriate briefing materials.
 
Requirements:
 
·Experience in handling FOI/EIR requests (and the requirements of the FOI Act 2000 and EIR 2004
·Experience in processing or handling sensitive data and enquiries
·Experience in developing persuasive content for use across a range of communications channels
·Experience in working with or for publicly funded organisations (e.g. a central government department)