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Project Manager (FOI)
Duration - 6 months initially
Location - Birmingham (Hybrid)
Ir35 - Outside
We are looking to bring in a Project Manager, specialising in Freedom of Information legislation and practices, for a temporary assignment in January. Working pattern would be full-time, hybrid-based between Head Office and home. Key skills and responsibilities required would include advising and supporting with setting up robust FOI systems and practices within the business.
Key Deliverables:
- Setup processes to manage FOI requests received directly or via DfTO's team
- Engage with DfTO's FOI team to deliver the actions they've specified to ensure compliance
- Rollout DfTO's FOI training/guidance materials to all relevant staff and provide extra support/guidance/clarity where needed
- Develop internal reporting, governance and audit structures
- Liaise with internal departments (e.g. IT, marketing, timetable planning) to ensure FOI comms channels are in place, working, tested with relevant proactive information provided on a newly-built webpage dedicated to FOI
- Identify and mitigate any risks in working arrangements
Desirable Requirements:
The candidate needs to have expertise in FOI legislation and recent experience of working in a FOI context is essential. Preferably, the candidate will also have experience of managing projects relating to delivering FOI processes and training.
