Freedom of Information (FOI) Advisor needed for a permanent position in Birmingham
 
My client are a leading rail organisation and are looking to add a permanent FOI Advisor to their team in EBirmingham
 
Pay rate: £30,000 - £35,000 with excellent benefits package  
 
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)