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Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• The postholder will act as the focal point for all requests received into the Branch. They will be responsible for updating the relevant record management system (Respond) with information and drafting the responses. They will have a good working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act or a willingness to learn and develop that knowledge. They will work closely with all sections in the Branch to provide answers within the 20 working days of receipt of requests. This will require regular senior stakeholder management.
• Attend FOI Departmental training and forums and disseminate notes to the wider Business Support team as required.
• Providing guidance on Information management best practice.
• Carrying out oversight of paper/digital folders to ensure appropriate retention and IM policy is being applied.
• Manage the Business Support Outlook calendars, mailboxes, and appointments.
• Proactively managing the Chief Inspectors and Deputy Chief Inspectors inboxes ensuring deadlines are met by actioning, delegating, or flagging items as appropriate.
• Ensure the effective organisation of meetings for the Branch, including setting up suitable dates, room bookings, forward planning agendas, coordinating and circulating papers, minute taking, following up actions, keeping updated action logs, as required and the regular reporting of management information.
• Assist the finance manager when required and provide finance support for any period of leave.

To be successful in this role, you will have strong organisational skills. You are proactive in your approach, delivering at pace to meet tight deadlines. You will have experience of working with senior stakeholders and will have the confidence to challenge when necessary. You have excellent communications both verbal and written.

Closing date: Wed

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