We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.
Your role with us
The Historical Information Rights (HIR) Team responds to requests from members of the public for information that is over twenty years old. The FCDO has generated some of the world’s most important records relating to global history, and this role will give you the opportunity to work directly with these unique records, develop knowledge of information rights legislation and an understanding of the ways in which releasing historical information can affect international relations today.
Main purpose of the job
When you join us as an Information Rights Officer, you’ll be responsible for the handling of historical information requests from the receipt of an initial enquiry through to the final response. These requests will come from members of the public, and you’ll work within the framework of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Managing, prioritising and responding to all requests efficiently and effectively, you’ll conduct comprehensive searches of our paper and electronic records to identify ...