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Access to Information Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
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Business Support Officer (Environment and Enforcement)
Mid-Devon District Council —Willand
- £15,841 - £16,885 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Detention Officer
Avon and Somerset Constabulary —Bridgwater
- £27,204 - £29,859 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- No experience needed
Project Officer – Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)
Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership —Wellington
- £24,695 - £26,008 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Care experience
- Organisational skills
- Referral programme
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Prisoner Escort & Custody Driver
Serco Plc —Exeter
- £2,400 - £31,063 a year
- Overtime
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Library Outreach Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
11d
Arts Engagement & Outreach Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £17,158 - £19,236 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
Income Accounts Analyst
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Travel Trainer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £17,560 - £19,014 a year
- First Aid Certification
- Mentoring
- IT
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Environmental Health Support Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- IT
11d
Major Gifts Officer
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- £31,431 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
3d
Community Training Volunteer (Gloucestershire)
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust —Exeter
- Part-time
Chew Valley Hoard Project Engagement Officer
South West Heritage Trust —Taunton
- £34,944 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- In-person
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Field Officer - Electronic Monitoring
Serco Plc —Taunton
- £25,482 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Prevention Team Leader
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
9d
Community Engagement Team Leader
Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services —Exeter
- From £32,896 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d
Vetting Support Officer - Wales & South West (Risk and Capabilities Unit)
Ministry of Justice —Exeter
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
3d
Rough Sleeper Specialist Social Worker - Adults
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,777 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
Technical Support Officer - Quality
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Exams Officer / Admin
Tutors and Exams Limited —Taunton
- £26,000 - £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
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Access to Information Officer

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£25,989 - £28,142 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Law
Analysis skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 27 May 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 10 June 2026

Salary: Grade 13, ranging from £25,989 to £28,142 per annum

Are you ready to play a part in building trust and openness across your local community? Join Somerset Council and play a vital role at the heart of transparency and trust in local government. In this role, you’ll work on sensitive and often high‑profile information requests, collaborating with partners like the Police and national bodies to ensure all information is handled lawfully and responsibly.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in meaningful, fast‑paced work that helps protect people’s rights and supports vital services, with a particular focus on Freedom of Information. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your contribution really matters and makes a difference to our residents every day.

Role Summary

As our Access to Information Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring Somerset Council meets its legal and ethical responsibilities for managing and sharing information. You’ll ensure requests are handled accurately, securely, and within statutory deadlines while supporting transparency and accountability across the Council. Through your work, you’ll contribute to building public trust and strengthening how information is managed and shared across the organisation.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

Manage and process a range of Data Protection and information requests, ensuring they are handled accurately and within statutory deadlines.
Liaise with internal teams and external partners to gather, review, and prepare information for disclosure.
Assess requests against relevant legislation, making informed decisions on exemptions and the release of sensitive information.
Handle complex and sensitive cases, working with stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance.
Monitor case progress and maintain accurate records, producing reports to track activity and performance.
Support improvements to systems and processes to ensure efficient and consistent handling of requests.
Work collaboratively with organisations such as the Police and other professional bodies to enable appropriate information sharing.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data protection legislation and best practice, applying this in day-to-day work.

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

Comprehensive understanding of Data Protection laws and regulations.
Familiarity with legislation such as Freedom of Information, Sarah’s Law and Clare’s Law.
Awareness of data security policies and practices.
Experience in managing Data Protection or information requests.
Experience of working with professional bodies such as the Police or ICO.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make sound judgements.
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling data.
Relevant qualification in Data Protection or Information Governance, or training in data security/information management.

Desirable

Knowledge of iCasework or experience using similar case management systems.
Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
Knowledge of information sharing protocols with professional bodies.
Experience in a similar role within a public sector organisation.
Experience producing reports and monitoring compliance.
Certification in Data Protection (e.g. GDPR).
Degree in a related field such as Law, Information Management or Public Administration.
Professional membership of a relevant body.
Commitment to continuous professional development in Data Protection.

Additional Information

Permanent, Full-time role (37 hours per week).
25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service (additional to Bank Holidays).
This position offers flexible hybrid working and a strong work-life balance.
Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Lucy Wilkins, Information Governance & Records Manager, on 01823 356620 or [email protected]

Interviews are due to take place week commencing 15 June 2026.

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request via [email protected]

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access to information officer jobs in uffculme, dev

Access to Information Officer

Business Support Officer (Environment and Enforcement)

Detention Officer

Project Officer – Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)

Prisoner Escort & Custody Driver

Library Outreach Officer

Arts Engagement & Outreach Officer

Income Accounts Analyst

Travel Trainer

Environmental Health Support Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Community Training Volunteer (Gloucestershire)

Chew Valley Hoard Project Engagement Officer

Field Officer - Electronic Monitoring

Prevention Team Leader

Community Engagement Team Leader

Vetting Support Officer - Wales & South West (Risk and Capabilities Unit)

Rough Sleeper Specialist Social Worker - Adults

Technical Support Officer - Quality

Exams Officer / Admin

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