FOI Officer

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a FOI Officer for a Local Authority Client based in West London. In this role, you will manage Freedom of Information requests from start to finish, ensuring timely responses, accurate tracking, and collaboration with departments to uphold the council/s commitment to transparency and accountability. About the role: You will be tasked with delivering key strategic objectives: Manage and triage FOI requests within the council's dedicated inbox. Maintain your own caseload, tracking and allocating requests to relevant council departments and ensuring all deadlines are met. Run regular reports on FOI request statuses and provide reminders to information owners on response deadlines. Work closely with colleagues to uphold compliance with FOI regulations, contributing to Westminster Council's information governance objectives. About you: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Previous experience in an administrative or similar support role. Familiar with Freedom of Information (FOI) processes, public sector information handling, or data governance practices. Experience in managing sensitive or regulated information, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Ability to interpret requests, assess needs, and make informed decisions. What's on offer: Salary: £26+ph *may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience* Contract type: 3-6, months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed).INDSCG3