FOIA Officer

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

If youwish tobe offered on a secondment basis, you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.

Would you like a short term opportunity within Corporate Services at HQ? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team to cover maternity leave for 9 months. Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and seek agreement before applying for the position.

We offer flexible/remote working, so the expectation is that you would only come into the office 2-3 days a week, the rest of your time would be spent at home.

Main duties of the job

The position requires someone with good administrative experience who is confident in managing systems and who would like to broaden their skills in corporate services with a particular interest in the Freedom of Information Act.

You will deal with requests from various sources such as the public, service users, solicitors, AMs, MPs and the media. The person appointed must have experience of dealing with the public, excellent communication skills, able to multi task and meet service deadlines. The successful candidate will be required to manage a full caseload of information requests, ensuring compliance with the organisations obligations under FOIA.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.