SYP - Disclosure Officer

South Yorkshire Police

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9011abe99a5b4cd28274f20f9b4e8916

Interrogating, collating, researching and evaluating information from all force systems

Managing multiple requests at any one time whilst striving to meet the timescales for disclosure of Information rights

Applying relevant exemptions for non disclosure of information and undertaking risk of harm and public interest tests where applicable (FOI)

Providing support to the Senior Disclosure Officer in response to internal reviews for both FOI and IR requests in line with relevant legislation, guidelines and timescales as required

Liaising with stakeholders both internal and external to provide advice on the provision of the forces obligations in respect of lawful disclosure into the public domain in the case of FOI responses and to individuals under Information Rights

Maintaining and publishing FOI responses on the Force Disclosure Log and publications of significant interest on the force website and extract and present statistical data for FOI data disclosure

Acting as Decision Maker for all Disclosures released under FOI & DPA Information Rights

Educated to GCSE level with good IT Literacy along with being fully conversant with Microsoft packages in particular Word for decision making responses, Excel for Data extraction and compilation along with Adobe for Redacting reports

Awareness of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, and information security issues.

Experience of gathering and analysing information to produce responses and reports clearly and concisely into the public domain

Experience of managing multiple workloads at any one time to achieve strict deadlines, Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust

Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police

Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice

Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme

Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)