Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Senior Information Rights officer (FOI) Pay Rate £25.32 an hour PAYE/£31.81 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING- 2 days a week in Dockside,Newham Role Overview This pivotal role ensures the Council meets its statutory duties under information rights legislation, delivering timely, accurate, and lawful responses to Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), Subject Access Requests (SARs), and other disclosure requests. Acting as a trusted expert, the post holder safeguards transparency, compliance, and public trust while championing best practice across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of information rights requests, ensuring all FOI, EIR, SAR, GDPR, and disclosure requests are logged, tracked, and responded to within statutory deadlines. Apply expert legislative knowledge to assess complex requests, identify and apply exemptions or exceptions, and produce legally compliant, well‑reasoned responses. Collaborate across council services, working closely with information asset owners to source accurate and high-quality data efficiently. Handle sensitive and complex requests, including historic SARs and cases requiring specialist knowledge (e.g. social care). Provide authoritative advice and guidance to officers...