Information Access and Compliance Researcher
Core
Researching and reviewing files flagged for Reclosure to ensure compliance with information rights legislation (FOI Act and Data Protection Act) at The National Archives.
Role type
Information Access and Compliance Researcher
Builds
Access decisions for closed records and compliance reports for the Reclosure Panel
Domain
Public sector archives / Information rights law
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Research into historical records, Analysis of record contents, Summarization of findings, Application of FOI Act and Data Protection Act, Decision making under pressure, Escalation of issues
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act 2000, Project management, Case management systems
Technologies
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Researching and reviewing files flagged for Reclosure, Working with the Reclosure Panel to ensure consistency of approach, Corresponding with FOI requesters, Producing reports on closed records, Developing expert knowledge of information rights legislation
Seniority
Executive Officer (Band D), individual contributor