Job Introduction
The Role
A fantastic exciting career graded post which will be working within the IT Information Team to facilitate Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Data Protection (DP) requests.
The successful candidate will work within the Information Team primarily processing and providing legislative responses to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Protection Act.
Further information in relation to the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Protection Act can be found on the Information Commissioners Office’s website: https://ico.org.uk.
The Experience you will bring
If you are an enthusiastic individual with excellent knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act and would like to work within a busy challenging team then look no further. We are looking for an individual who is highly customer focused and a self-motivated professional.
Full career development including studying and professional examinations within Data Protection and Freedom of Information with professional courses will be provided to the successful candidates
Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council have four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out our key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we as colleagues work with each other, and we strive to be: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
We are changing
North Herts Council (NHC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by NHC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | North Herts Council
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Jacqui Hamilton, Information and Data Manager on 01462 474499.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Hybrid working: Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days
Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours
Interviews: 26th August 2026
