Description

• Act as the Fair Work Agency's central coordinator for Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and complaints about the FWA.
• Log, triage and track cases end-to-end, ensuring statutory timescales are met and extensions/exemptions are applied appropriately and defensibly.
• Commission searches and draft input from directorates, setting clear instructions, deadlines and quality expectations; chase and escalate where required.
• Review material for relevance and sensitivity; coordinate redaction in line with UK GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 and FOIA requirements; maintain an audit trail of decisions.
• Draft clear, accurate responses (and refusal/partial disclosure notices where needed), ensuring appropriate sign-off and consistent tone.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights obligations, records handling, and "what to look for" when conducting searches.
• Liaise with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and other stakeholders as needed
• Identify recurring risks and themes (e.g., record-keeping gaps, repeat requesters, common exemptions), and propose practical improvements to processes, templates and training.
• Support with knowledge and information management tasks as required

Additional Details

• Senior Interim Hire : No
• Region : East Midlands
• Requisition Type : 1. New Requirement
• Name of Nominated Worker : (No Value)
• Please provide any additional information specific to this role : Essential criteria Proven experience coordinating and responding to information rights casework, such as SARs and FOI requests, including commissioning searches, applying exemptions, and producing high-quality written responses. Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and a practical understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, including statutory timescales. Demonstrable ability to work on own initiative as a self-starter, managing competing priorities and driving actions to completion in a fast-paced environment. Excellent judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information, make clear, defensible decisions, and maintain accurate records/audit trails. Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and challenge constructively, and communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels.
• If any professional qualifications are required for the role, please list certificates here: : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 1 : TECH & DIGITAL|Data
• Desired Skill 2 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 3 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 4 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 5 : (No Value)
• Are there any Health and Safety requirements or hazards associated to this role? : No
• If yes, please specify the Health and Safety Considerations : (No Value)
• Is the role in or out of scope of IR35? : In Scope
• Level of screening : SC (Security Clearance)
• Internal Job Title : Data Protection Officer
• Grade : SEO
• AMS Job Category : Technology|Data Analyst
• Equivalent Permanent Grade : Department for Business and Trade (DBT)|SEO / SO / VO
• Armed Forces Covenant Signatory : Unknown
• Disability Confident Level : Unknown
• Business Unit Name Hierarchy : Department for Business and Trade|DBT Fair Work Agecy
• Business Unit Code Hierarchy : DBT|DBT FWA