About the Role Are you passionate about transparency and accountability? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters? We're looking for a detail-oriented Access to Information Assistant to join our team, processing data protection subject access requests and freedom of information requests that help maintain public trust in local government and social care services. What You'll Do Working alongside our Information and Records Officer, you'll play a vital role in upholding individuals' rights to access information. Your responsibilities will include: Processing new requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act (DPA) Reviewing documents to identify and redact personal data with precision and care Issuing timely responses that quote relevant legal exemptions Managing competing priorities in a challenging environment with tight deadlines What We're Looking For You'll be someone who: Works with exceptional accuracy and meticulous attention to detail Takes a positive and flexible approach to completing tasks to deadline without supervision Can diligently follow processes whilst applying sound judgement Learns new IT systems and software quickly Has excellent written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clea...