Access to Information Assistant

London Borough of Havering
Havering, Greater London

Job Category: Management
Location: Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £144.00 per day

Experience:
• Proven experience of detailed interpretation and application of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Re-Use of Public Sector Information & the Data Protection Act.
• Expert knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 & the Data Protection Act 2018 exemptions and their application & the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Expert knowledge in the application of the Data Protection principles to Subject Access Requests when dealing with directly or giving advice.
• Significant experience working in information compliance
• Experience in the management of ‘Records Management’ practices

Skills:
• Ability to work alone and make decisions
• Exceptional ICT skills
• Ensure confidentiality of personal, sensitive data at all times and to promote & support this throughout the Council
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to interpret advice and instructions given by the Information Commissioner and other agencies
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work under pressure involving continual change and management of conflicting priorities
• Ability to promote good governance and transparency
• Ability to deal with a substantial volume of work and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and eye for detail
• High level of political understanding
• Has a high degree of integrity
Posted 2025-09-10

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