FOI Manager (MOD Access Service Team)

Between 5 and 10% of all Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to monitored government bodies are handled by The National Archives. The majority of these are for access to closed historical information. The role of an FOI Manager requires an individual capable of managing a team of information rights specialists to ensure The National Archives meets its legal obligations under FOI.

Working within our Information Rights Department, you will join our MOD Access Service Team, managing FOI requests related to military personnel records. You will develop a deep understanding of this unique collection. This is a fixed term appointment to run until at least 30th June 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Overseeing FOI activity related to the records in the MOD transfer project throughout The National Archives
- Managing internal appeals and those made to the Information Commissioner’s Office and Information Tribunal
- Managing FOI caseloads
- Liaising with Press Office over high profile/controversial releases
- Keeping the department up to date with case law, ICO guidance on FOI, Data Protection and specific records knowledge
- Using knowledge of information rights legislation to assist in resolving complex or difficult cases

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

This is a Fixed Term Appointment until 30 June 2026.

For full details and to apply, please click the link following "Museum Website" below.

Museum Website: https://nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Kew/Freedom-of-Information-Manager--Access-Service-Team--MOD-_JR200770