Freedom of Information Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Worthing, BN11 2DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9279-25-1775 |
Summary
Receive, acknowledge and log all FOI requests; referring requests to the appropriate senior members of staff, asking them to assist with the required information; ensuring staff are aware of their duties in respect of the Act, the requirement to respond and the timetable for response. Liaise with and co-ordinate staff to provide a full and comprehensive response if the FOI request is complex and covers many departments; Communicate directly with requestors and staff on an individual basis, over the telephone, via email or MS Teams regarding FOI requests; handle these with tact and discretion, recognising that some issues will be of a sensitive and complex nature; Have responsibility for the maintenance of the Trusts online Publication Scheme; liaising with departments, directorates and corporate functions to ensure that relevant content on the Trust website is appropriate and up to date through regular audits; Maintain a detailed administration system for the recording, processing and fulfilment of requests for information made under FOI; run queries and create statistical reports as required; maintain and input data to a high level of accuracy, ensuring that all responses include mandatory information required under the Act and consulting with external Third Parties where their interests may be affected by FOI disclosure; Liaise with relevant department heads and trust leaders for drafted response approval; Provide administrative support to the FOI Manager as required, such as arranging meetings, distributing information and taking notes; assist with performance reporting for various departments/ committees; coordinate website updates; revise FOI training and reference materials for staff; Act as a role model and demonstrate behaviour in line with Trust values