Information Rights Case Officer – 6-Month Contract
💻 Fully Remote | £192 per day (Umbrella)
A leading public-sector organisation is seeking an experienced Information Rights Case Officer for a 6-month interim assignment.
Potential candidates must be based in the UK, have not been abroad for more than 6 months in the past 3 years and have the relevant permissions to work in the UK. In addition to holding a current DBS certificate – or willingness to obtain one before appointment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Data Protection/GDPR requests.
* Draft accurate, legally compliant responses and advise on exemptions and compliance.
* Liaise across multiple teams in a large, complex matrix organisation to gather and interpret information.
* Maintain precise records, produce reports, and drive continuous improvement of information-rights processes.
Requirements
* Strong technical knowledge of FOI and Data Protection legislation and full lifecycle request handling.
* Proven experience drafting statutory responses in government or health-related settings.
* Excellent written communication, organisational, and stakeholder-management skills.
* Comfortable operating within a large, complex matrix organisation.
* Ideally possesses a legal background or legal qualification.