Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the Information Governance Team by managing Freedom of Information (FOI) activities. The manager will ensure the Trust meets statutory requirements under the FOI Act 2000. Key duties include handling FOI requests, ensuring accurate information release within deadlines, and supporting the effective operation of the FOI function. The role also involves active participation in service development and ensuring compliance with relevant elements of the Information Governance Toolkit.
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Relevant FOI training / Certificates
- Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience of handling FOI requests.
- Excellent knowledge and practical implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Good understanding of Information Governance.
- Experience of working within the NHS or similar large multi- disciplinary organisation.
- Experience of data analysis and report writing.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Personal skills
- Proven ability to work and multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations in complex project environments, prepare responses/narrative quickly and clearly and use personal initiative.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously.
- Analytical and negotiating skills.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Relevant FOI training / Certificates
- Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience of handling FOI requests.
- Excellent knowledge and practical implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Good understanding of Information Governance.
- Experience of working within the NHS or similar large multi- disciplinary organisation.
- Experience of data analysis and report writing.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Personal skills
- Proven ability to work and multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations in complex project environments, prepare responses/narrative quickly and clearly and use personal initiative.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work autonomously.
- Analytical and negotiating skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £39,959 — matches the national scale.
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Manager role will support the Information Governance Team to ensure that there is an effective FOI function in place, which meets the MSEFT statutory requirements and complies with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Main duties of the job
The main aspects of the role will be:
To implement and manage Freedom of Information activities and ensure effective communication of FOI Practices.
To ensure that all Freedom of Information requests are handled appropriately and that correct and accurate information is released, within the allocated timeframes.
To assist and support with effective operation of the Freedom of Information function across the Trust and to ensure that statutory obligations are met.
To actively participate in service development and improvement.
To be responsible for the compliance of relevant elements of the Information Governance Toolkit, surrounding legal requests for information.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be
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