Senior Information Rights Officer – Waverley Court

Job Description

Senior Information Rights Officer – Waverley Court

Salary: £40,501 – £47,639

Hours: 36 per week

Role Overview

Senior Information Rights Officer will manage complex statutory rights requests such as Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOISA) and other requests, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act, and relevant legislation. The role provides clear, practical advice to Council services, supports Information Rights Officers with case handling and contributes to improving the delivery of the information rights service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to statutory rights requests, including SARs and FOISA.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom of Information Act.
• Provide clear and practical advice to Council services.
• Support and collaborate with colleagues and Information Rights Officers in case handling.
• Review casework and work with a range of services to resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in information rights and relevant legislation.
• In-depth understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom of Information Act.
• Ability to apply legislation in a practical, balanced manner.
• Organised, confident communicator with a range of stakeholders.
• Capability to manage competing priorities.

Pre employment Checks

Position subject to Basic Disclosure check and Overseas Criminal Record Check for those who spent continuous 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years. Unconditional offer contingent on satisfactory checks.

Equalities & Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, and from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits

Salary range reflects starting salary and increases annually until reaching the top of the range. Flexible working arrangements are available.