Overview
NPFDU FOI Referral Officer and Trainer
Location: Near Fareham
Salary: £35,526 - £37,692 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Monday - Friday with flexible office hours
Closing Date: 16 November 2025
The Role
The Police are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the National Police Freedom of Information & Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) as a FOI Referral Officer and Trainer.
Responsibilities
* This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit, supporting police forces across the UK with FOI requests and the development and delivery of FOI training to shape FOI best practice across policing.
Skills and Qualifications
* Educated to Level 3 with a nationally recognised Learning and Development qualification e.g. Learning & Development QCF Level 3 (30 Credits min)
* Alternatively, an apprenticeship route is available to achieve a formal training qualification.
* Significant experience of working within a multi-functional organisation and able to demonstrate current competence in subject matter area.
* Experience of conducting research and applying legal principles using a variety of sources.
* Experience in training needs analysis, design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of training.
* Experience of innovative and creative approaches to problem solving
* Experience in communicating complex issues to a variety of stakeholders and producing written reports
* Experience in working independently and possessing good time management skills
Benefits
* A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
* Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
* Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through the Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
* Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff representation groups and inclusion network
* Please note some benefits are subject to a minimum service requirement.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Police, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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