Project Manager (FOI)
Duration - 6 months initially
Location - Birmingham (Hybrid)
Ir35 - Outside
We are looking to bring in a Project Manager, specialising in Freedom of Information legislation and practices, for a temporary assignment in January. Working pattern would be full-time, hybrid-based between Head Office and home. Key skills and responsibilities required would include advising and supporting with setting up robust FOI systems and practices within the business.
Key Deliverables:
Setup processes to manage FOI requests received directly or via DfTO's team
Engage with DfTO's FOI team to deliver the actions they've specified to ensure compliance
Rollout DfTO's FOI training/guidance materials to all relevant staff and provide extra support/guidance/clarity where needed
Develop internal reporting, governance and audit structures
Liaise with internal departments (e.g. IT, marketing, timetable planning) to ensure FOI comms channels are in place, working, tested with relevant proactive information provided on a newly-built webpage dedicated to FOI
Identify and mitigate any risks in working arrangements
Desirable Requirements:
The candidate needs to have expertise in FOI legislation and recent experience of working in a FOI context is essential. Preferably, the candidate will also have experience of managing projects relating to delivering FOI processes and training