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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Crawley. Are looking for a Data Support & Request Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Data Support & Request Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position available
Location: Crawley
Rate of Pay: £17.88p/h umbrella
Hybrid 

Short Brief/Requirement:

Support the processing of FOI, EIR, and SAR requests efficiently, accurately, and within statutory timescales.

Ensure full compliance with FOIA 2000, EIR 2004, and DPA 2018.

Support the Ombudsman complaints process, including gathering and checking case information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to requestors and officers.
• Acknowledge and triage requests; identify information already published.
• Liaise with service areas to obtain information.
• Check responses for quality, completeness, accuracy, and legislative compliance.
• Apply exemptions/exceptions correctly, with DPO/DDPO consultation where needed.
• Ensure accurate recording on the case management system.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Data Support & Request Officer or equivalent 
• Experience of handing and processing personal data such as FOI and SAR
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations, the Data Protection Act and related legislation.
• Working knowledge of data request handling processes and other corporate administrative processes

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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