Senior Access to Information Officer

We are looking for a Senior Access to Information Officer to provide operational support for the effective, lawful and timely processing of requests for information across the Trusts and services supported by Innovate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a good understanding of information rights legislation. Previous experience of managing or supporting Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests is essential. The successful candidate will manage routine and more complex access to information cases, including Subject Access Requests, Access to Health Records requests and Freedom of Information requests. The role will help ensure the service remains resilient, efficient and legally compliant, while supporting wider information governance, data protection and Cyber Assessment Framework assurance priorities., To provide senior operational support for the effective, lawful and timely processing of requests for information across the Trusts and services supported by Innovate, including Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018, requests under the Access to Health Records Act 1990 (AHRA), and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The post holder manages the more complex cases, acts as the senior point of contact and source of guidance for Access to Information Officers and the Administrator, administers the Infreemation case management system, and drives improvements in performance, quality and compliance.

As a growing company, Innovate has a range of benefits and opportunities to enable individuals to grow and experience a range of new challenges. Innovate has a commitment to develop staff and provide a supportive work life balance. At Innovate, we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We recognise the benefits of transferable skills and a desire to learn. We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to get in touch, even if you do not meet all stated criteria. Company Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vivup staff benefits platform
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Generous annual leave package
• Flexible working
• Access to staff networks
• Volunteer leave
• Long service recognition scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave option