Defence Digital Information Rights Compliance Officer at UK Ministry Of Defence

• Job Location London, England, United Kingdom
• Seniority Entry Level
• Type Part-time

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MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2HB (Please note occasional travel to London is required) Job Summary Behind every mission and operation, the Ministry of Defence relies on expert functions to drive our mission forward.

From HR, Finance, and Legal to Security, Procurement, and Communications, our teams enable Defence to deliver today and be ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

Watch our video to see what we do at Defence Digital! Job Description You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding information rights.

You’ll take ownership of managing complaints under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), including cases raised by individuals or referred by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Your expertise will guide the Department on compliance, best practice, and policy, ensuring that FOI requests and internal reviews are handled thoroughly and fairly.

You Will Be Responsible For: Investigating and resolving FOI complaints by gathering evidence and assessing compliance with statutory provisions.

Analysing complex cases against ICO guidance, legal advice, and established precedent to ensure robust decision-making.

Advising and challenging FOI focal points to drive compliance and strengthen the Department’s position.