Are you passionate about transparency, public service and making a real impact If so, Braintree District Council are looking for a dynamic and driven Freedom of Information Officer to join our small but mighty team.
Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Salary: £30,313 to £34,612 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed term for 2 years
About Us:
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Freedom of Information Officer - The Role:
This is a full-time opportunity on a fixed term contract for two years to provide additional support to the Freedom of Information (FOI) function.
The role sits within our Performance and Improvement Team and you will play a crucial role in ensuring the public has access to information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
You will be responsible for processing and managing FOI and EIR requests, providing guidance and training to colleagues across the Council and working with the Governance Team as appropriate to...