Overview
Do you excel at staying organised and focused, even when priorities shift, proactively planning your work while confidently managing competing demands? Are you able to analyse information and present it in a clear and concise way to different audiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as a FOI Business Partner and we'd love to hear from you!
The Freedom of Information (FOI) team manages all Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) casework for the department. We are part of the Executive Team and Central Operations Division, serving as the primary contact for inquiries regarding the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. We manage FOI and EIR requests on behalf of the department, track statutory deadlines, and advise on disclosure decisions, supporting transparency while protecting sensitive information.
Responsibilities
* Managing Freedom of Information casework to defined quality and timeliness standards including clearance through business areas, private offices and Communications as appropriate.
* Analysing and using a range of relevant, credible data from internal and external sources to manage cases, support decisions and identify trends.
* Building effective stakeholder relationships across business areas, understanding the sensitivities of those business areas and effectively advising on handling of FOI requests.
* Working with others to progress casework, identify areas for improvement and enhance existing policies to align with departmental priorities and emerging issues.
* Actively seeking out learning and development opportunities to improve skills & knowledge, especially around new developments in FOI.
* Gathering feedback about our service and providing training as required.
* Frequent travel to the London office would be required.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise reports and guidance for a range of stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills – ability and experience in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Ability and experience in building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to secure co‑operation and support to achieve objectives.
* Ability to analyse information from multiple sources, quickly draw conclusions and simplify complexities to communicate this to non‑experts.
* Self‑motivation, with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive tasks forward without close supervision.
* Good attention to detail.
* Team‑player: willingness to develop and support the continual improvement of the team and analytical function.
* Desirable – Experience of working in a Freedom of Information environment or the ability to learn regulatory compliance at speed.
Benefits
* Learning and development tailored to your role.
* Flexible working options.
* Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
* Access to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
* Salary £38,286 (London) or £34,801 (National) – with a £10,081 contribution to the pension scheme.
Equality and Diversity
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. All candidates are considered on merit per Civil Service recruitment principles. We run a Disability Confident Scheme and offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme for civil servants at risk of redundancy.
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