Freedom of Information Officer

Freedom of Information OfficerBuckinghamshire Council - Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UADuration: Temporary for 3 months (with potential for extension or temp-to-perm)Pay: £16.97phHours: Full-time Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (flexible)Location: Hybrid Ready to manage Freedom of Information requests and ensure transparency across Buckinghamshire? Pertemps Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council to recruit an experienced Freedom of Information Officer. This role has arisen to provide dedicated support to the Data Protection team, ensuring FOI requests are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with statutory requirements.The Role As the Freedom of Information Officer, you will be the Council's first point of contact for FOI requests. You will manage requests from receipt to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing clear, timely responses to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and processing Freedom of Information requests from receipt to response
• Liaising with internal teams to gather accurate information
• Drafting responses to FOI requests and ensuring timely publication
• Maintaining records and updating the FOI case management system
• Handling sensitive information in line with data protection requirements
• Providing guidance to colleagues on FOI processes and legislation
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders via email and phone
• Supporting reporting and monitoring of FOI performance metrics

This is a customer-facing role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and in-depth knowledge of FOI legislation.About You We are looking for an experienced Freedom of Information Officer who can deliver excellent service and ensure statutory compliance. You will have:

• Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests within a local authority or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and related legislation
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience using case management or records management systems

Why Join?Buckinghamshire Council You'll join a professional and supportive Data Protection team within a progressive unitary authority. Your expertise will ensure transparency and compliance across the Council, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on public service delivery. You can expect:

• A hands-on, impactful FOI role
• Flexible hybrid working with some on-site presence required
• Exposure to a wide range of information and stakeholder interactions
• Opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative team
• Potential contract extension or temp-to-perm pathway

Pertemps As a contractor with Pertemps - one of the UK's largest independent recruitment agencies - you'll receive dedicated consultant support and a trusted partnership approach throughout your assignment.