Information Governance Practitioner (FOI)

Overview

Are you motivated by transparency, fairness, and the responsible use of information? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and specialist team where your work will help shape the way the Council serves its residents. As an Information Governance Practitioner (FOI), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the Council meets its legal obligations and continues to deliver high‑quality, timely responses under Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical thinking, problem-solving, and working collaboratively across different services. If you’re driven, organised, and ready to apply your knowledge to real-world situations, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.  

About the role

You will be responsible for managing and delivering statutory information governance services, with a particular focus on FOI and EIR casework. Working as part of a small but high-performing team, you’ll take the lead on your own caseload, ensuring decisions are well‑reasoned, compliant, and clearly communicated.

Your day-to-day work will involve interpreting legislation, analysing evidence, engaging with services across the Council, and supporting continual improvements in how information is managed.

A few key aspects of the role include:

• Managing FOI/EIR cases from receipt to completion, applying exemptions and making evidence‑based decisions.
• Providing expert advice and clear guidance to internal teams and members of the public.
• Preparing accurate reports, correspondence and summaries, ensuring clear communication at all stages.
• Supporting service improvements and helping develop training and awareness materials.

This role offers plenty of variety and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to how the Council handles information responsibly and effectively.

About you

You’ll bring both technical expertise and excellent communication skills, enabling you to navigate complex legislation while keeping stakeholders informed and supported. You’ll be confident working independently, prioritising your workload and managing deadlines without compromising accuracy.

You will have substantial hands‑on experience with FOI/EIR and a sound understanding of data protection principles. You’ll also be someone who is comfortable analysing information, challenging inconsistencies, and producing clear, well‑structured responses.

 We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of FOI, EIR, GDPR and related information governance legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing competing deadlines.
• Experience using case management systems and maintaining accurate records.

If you’re solution‑focused, confident in interpreting legislation, and ready to make a positive impact on the Council’s information governance practices, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Other information

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Amy Roscoe at [email protected]

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 31^st March 2026

Interview date: w/c 6^th April 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

a fair and inclusive culture

• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

 

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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