Freedom of Information Officer
Buckinghamshire Council – Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA
Duration: Temporary for 3 months (with potential for extension or temp-to-perm)
Pay: £16.97ph
Hours: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (flexible)
Location: Hybrid
Ready to manage Freedom of Information requests and ensure transparency across Buckinghamshire?
Pertemps Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with Buckinghamshire Council to recruit an experienced Freedom of Information Officer.
This role has arisen to provide dedicated support to the Data Protection team, ensuring FOI requests are handled efficiently, accurately, and in line with statutory requirements.
The Role
As the Freedom of Information Officer, you will be the Council’s first point of contact for FOI requests. You will manage requests from receipt to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation and providing clear, timely responses to stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and processing Freedom of Information requests from receipt to response
Liaising with internal teams to gather accurate information
Drafting responses to FOI requests and ensuring timely publication
Maintaining records and updating the FOI case management system
Handling sensitive information in line with data protection requirements
Providing guidance to colleagues on FOI processes and legislation
Communicating effectively with stakeholders via email and phone
Supporting reporting and monitoring of FOI performance metrics
This is a customer-facing role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and in-depth knowledge of FOI legislation.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Freedom of Information Officer who can deliver excellent service and ensure statutory compliance. You will have:
Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests within a local authority or similar environment
Strong knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and related legislation
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience using case management or records management systems
Why Join?
Buckinghamshire Council
You’ll join a professional and supportive Data Protection team within a progressive unitary authority. Your expertise will ensure transparency and compliance across the Council, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on public service delivery.
You can expect:
A hands-on, impactful FOI role
Flexible hybrid working with some on-site presence required
Exposure to a wide range of information and stakeholder interactions
Opportunity to work within a professional and collaborative team
Potential contract extension or temp-to-perm pathway
Pertemps
As a contractor with Pertemps — one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies — you’ll receive dedicated consultant support and a trusted partnership approach throughout your assignment