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S106 Support Officer - Cambridge Help deliver projects that make a real difference across Cambridge. Were looking for an organised and proactive individual to support the delivery and monitoring of S106-funded projects. Working across City Services, youll play a key role in coordinating governance processes, maintaining accurate project data, supporting reporting, and ensuring Section 106 contributions are effectively managed and spent for community benefit. In this role, youll: Coordinate the S106 Monitoring Board, including meetings, actions and reporting. Support the delivery and monitoring of S106-funded projects. Maintain accurate project records and performance data. Work closely with Planning, Finance and Project Officers to ensure compliance and successful project delivery. Assist with FOI requests, reports and stakeholder communications. Help drive efficient, data-led ways of working. Were looking for someone who is: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Confident coordinating meetings and managing information. A strong communicator who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders. Comfortable working with data, reports and administrative systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to projects that deliver lasting benefits for Cambridge communities while developing your skills in project support, governance and local government. Why join us? As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including: Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme Agile and Flexible working options Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more Free swimming at CCC swimming pools Subsidy for public transport Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases Annually negotiated pay and award progression Hours: This is a fix term role of 15 hours a week for 18 month period. Days of work are flexible and can be discussed with successful candidate. Working Pattern: 15 hours a week to be mutually agreed. Contract: Fixed term for 18 months Salary: £33,672 - £37,562 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time. Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly. More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy. If you would like an informal chat, please contact Sarah Morrell on or email Application Process: To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application. If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS ) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon ) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’. Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability. Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer - Braintree District Council Braintree District Council Permanent, Full Time £32,319 up to £36,900 per annum Location: Braintree Closing Date: 11th October 2026 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this FOI Officer role. Are you passionate about transparency, public service and helping people access the information they are entitled to? We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused FOI Officer to help the Council respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests accurately, clearly and within statutory deadlines. The role sits within our Performance and Improvement Team and plays an important part in supporting openness, transparency and good information governance across the Council. You will co-ordinate and manage FOI and EIR requests from receipt through to response, including those that may be complex or sensitive in nature, working with services to gather and verify information, review material for disclosure, prepare clear correspondence and ensure requests are progressed in line with statutory timescales. You will also provide practical advice, guidance and training to colleagues, and work closely with the Council's Governance Team on matters such as exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity and public interest considerations. • Receive, assess, and co-ordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, in line with the Councils procedures and case management system, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales., • Act as a point of contact for FOI and EIR enquiries, liaising with requesters, internal officers and services, and external stakeholders where appropriate to ensure requests are clearly understood and progressed effectively., • Work proactively with services across the Council to identify, gather, review and verify information required to respond to requests, ensuring responses are accurate, complete, clear and issued within statutory deadlines., • Review information prior to disclosure, identifying material that may require redaction or further consideration., • Liaise with the Governance Team where advice is required on exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity or public interest considerations., • Prepare clear, professional and robust response correspondence, ensuring complex information and legislative reasoning is explained in a way that is accessible and appropriate for the requester., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of FOI and EIR requests, decisions, deadlines, correspondence, redactions and disclosures using the Council's case management system., • Monitor the progress of requests, manage competing deadlines and elevate risks, delays, complex issues or sensitive matters promptly to the Senior Performance and Information Officer and/or Governance Team as appropriate., • Provide practical advice, guidance and support to colleagues across the Council on FOI and EIR requirements, helping services to understand their responsibilities to enable them to respond effectively., • Support the development and delivery of training, guidance materials and awareness-raising activity to improve organisational understanding of FOI/EIR obligations and good information handling practice., • Monitor and report on FOI and EIR performance, including volumes, timeliness, themes, risks and areas for improvement., • Support the maintenance and review of the Council's publication scheme and relevant website information, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and kept under review in line with statutory requirements., • Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, Information Commissioner's Office guidance and good practice relating to FOI, EIR, data protection and transparency., • Handle information appropriately and securely, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, EIR and the Council's policies and procedures. We are looking for someone who can bring the relevant experience, sound judgement and a clear understanding of information access, data protection or compliance processes. You may already be working in an FOI, information governance, data protection or compliance role, or you may have transferable experience that demonstrates the required skills. You will need to be organised, confident in managing competing deadlines, able to interpret information carefully, and comfortable working with colleagues across different services to ensure accurate and timely responses. In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. We also offer some great benefits, including: • *Competitive pay and benefits, • *Flexible working, • *Local Government Pension Scheme Defined Benefit Scheme, • *Free Car Parking, • *Learning and development for all staff, • *Staff Discounts, • *Employee Assistance Programme, • *Staff recognition schemes, • *Extensive health and wellbeing programme, including discounted gym membership Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 11th October 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 19th October 2026. Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Braintree District Council Permanent, Full Time £32,319 up to £36,900 per annum Location: Braintree Closing Date: 11th October 2026 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this FOI Officer role. Are you passionate about transparency, public service and helping people access the information they are entitled to? We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused FOI Officer to help the Council respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests accurately, clearly and within statutory deadlines. The role sits within our Performance and Improvement Team and plays an important part in supporting openness, transparency and good information governance across the Council. You will co-ordinate and manage FOI and EIR requests from receipt through to response, including those that may be complex or sensitive in nature, working with services to gather and verify information, review material for disclosure, prepare clear correspondence and ensure requests are progressed in line with statutory timescales. You will also provide practical advice, guidance and training to colleagues, and work closely with the Council’s Governance Team on matters such as exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity and public interest considerations. • Receive, assess, and co-ordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, in line with the Councils procedures and case management system, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales., • Act as a point of contact for FOI and EIR enquiries, liaising with requesters, internal officers and services, and external stakeholders where appropriate to ensure requests are clearly understood and progressed effectively., • Work proactively with services across the Council to identify, gather, review and verify information required to respond to requests, ensuring responses are accurate, complete, clear and issued within statutory deadlines., • Review information prior to disclosure, identifying material that may require redaction or further consideration., • Liaise with the Governance Team where advice is required on exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity or public interest considerations., • Prepare clear, professional and robust response correspondence, ensuring complex information and legislative reasoning is explained in a way that is accessible and appropriate for the requester., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of FOI and EIR requests, decisions, deadlines, correspondence, redactions and disclosures using the Council’s case management system., • Monitor the progress of requests, manage competing deadlines and elevate risks, delays, complex issues or sensitive matters promptly to the Senior Performance and Information Officer and/or Governance Team as appropriate., • Provide practical advice, guidance and support to colleagues across the Council on FOI and EIR requirements, helping services to understand their responsibilities to enable them to respond effectively., • Support the development and delivery of training, guidance materials and awareness-raising activity to improve organisational understanding of FOI/EIR obligations and good information handling practice., • Monitor and report on FOI and EIR performance, including volumes, timeliness, themes, risks and areas for improvement., • Support the maintenance and review of the Council’s publication scheme and relevant website information, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and kept under review in line with statutory requirements., • Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, Information Commissioner’s Office guidance and good practice relating to FOI, EIR, data protection and transparency., • Handle information appropriately and securely, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, EIR and the Council’s policies and procedures. We are looking for someone who can bring the relevant experience, sound judgement and a clear understanding of information access, data protection or compliance processes. You may already be working in an FOI, information governance, data protection or compliance role, or you may have transferable experience that demonstrates the required skills. You will need to be organised, confident in managing competing deadlines, able to interpret information carefully, and comfortable working with colleagues across different services to ensure accurate and timely responses. In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. • Competitive pay and benefits, • Flexible working, • Local Government Pension Scheme Defined Benefit Scheme, • Free Car Parking, • Learning and development for all staff, • Staff Discounts, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Staff recognition schemes, • Extensive health and wellbeing programme, including discounted gym membership Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 11th October 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 19th October 2026. Please Note – Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council. Company: Essex County Council Salary: £32319.00 – £36900.00 per annum Location: Braintree, Essex Sector: Corporate Services Sector: Customer Services Job Role: Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Braintree, Essex Job Type: Full Time Salary: £32,319.00 - £36,900.00 per annum Expires: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: 11th October 2026 Interview date: week commencing 19th October 2026. Braintree District Council Permanent, Full Time £32,319.00 up to £36,900.00 per annum Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer – Braintree District Council Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this FOI Officer role. The Opportunity: Are you passionate about transparency, public service and helping people access the information they are entitled to? We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused FOI Officer to help the Council respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests accurately, clearly and within statutory deadlines. About the Role The role sits within our Performance and Improvement Team and plays an important part in supporting openness, transparency and good information governance across the Council. You will co-ordinate and manage FOI and EIR requests from receipt through to response, including those that may be complex or sensitive in nature, working with services to gather and verify information, review material for disclosure, prepare clear correspondence and ensure requests are progressed in line with statutory timescales. You will also provide practical advice, guidance and training to colleagues, and work closely with the Council's Governance Team on matters such as exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity and public interest considerations. Job Accountabilities • Receive, assess, and co-ordinate FOI requests, and EIR requests, in line with the Councils procedures and case management system, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales., • Act as a point of contact for FOI and EIR enquiries, liaising with requesters, internal officers and services, and external stakeholders where appropriate to ensure requests are clearly understood and progressed effectively., • Work proactively with services across the Council to identify, gather, review and verify information required to respond to requests, ensuring responses are accurate, complete, clear and issued within statutory deadlines., • Review information prior to disclosure, identifying material that may require redaction or further consideration., • Liaise with the Governance Team where advice is required on exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity or public interest considerations., • Prepare clear, professional and robust response correspondence, ensuring complex information and legislative reasoning is explained in a way that is accessible and appropriate for the requester., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of FOI and EIR requests, decisions, deadlines, correspondence, redactions and disclosures using the Council's case management system., • Monitor the progress of requests, manage competing deadlines and escates risks, delays, complex issues or sensitive matters promptly to the Senior Performance and Information Officer and/or Governance Team as appropriate., • Provide practical advice, guidance and support to colleagues across the Council on FOI and EIR requirements, helping services to understand their responsibilities to enable them to respond effectively., • Support the development and delivery of training, guidance materials and awareness-raising activity to improve organisational understanding of FOI/EIR obligations and good information handling practice., • Monitor and report on FOI and EIR performance, including volumes, timeliness, themes, risks and areas for improvement., • Support the maintenance and review of the Council's publication scheme and relevant website information, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and kept under review in line with statutory requirements., • Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, Information Commissioner's Office guidance and good practice relating to FOI, EIR, data protection and transparency., • Handle information appropriately and securely, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, EIR and the Council's policies and procedures. Experience We are looking for someone who can bring the relevant experience, sound judgement and a clear understanding of information access, data protection or compliance processes. You may already be working in an FOI, information governance, data protection or compliance role, or you may have transferable experience that demonstrates the required skills. You will need to be organised, confident in managing competing deadlines, able to interpret information carefully, and comfortable working with colleagues across different services to ensure accurate and timely responses. In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. We also offer some great benefits, including: • Competitive pay and benefits, • Flexible working, • Local Government Pension Scheme Defined Benefit Scheme, • Free Car Parking, • Learning and development for all staff, • Staff Discounts, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Staff recognition schemes, • Extensive health and wellbeing programme, including discounted gym membership Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 11th October 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 19th October 2026. Please Note – Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council. Company: Essex County Council Salary: £32319.00 - £36900.00 per annum Location: Braintree, Essex Sector: Corporate Services Sector: Customer Services Job Role: Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Braintree District Council Permanent, Full Time £32,319 up to £36,900 per annum Location: Braintree Closing Date: 11th October 2026 We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused FOI Officer to help the Council respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests accurately, clearly and within statutory deadlines. The role sits within our Performance and Improvement Team and plays an important part in supporting openness, transparency and good information governance across the Council. You will co-ordinate and manage FOI and EIR requests from receipt through to response, including those that may be complex or sensitive in nature, working with services to gather and verify information, review material for disclosure, prepare clear correspondence and ensure requests are progressed in line with statutory timescales. You will also provide practical advice, guidance and training to colleagues, and work closely with the Council’s Governance Team on matters such as exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity and public interest considerations. • Receive, assess, and co-ordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, in line with the Councils procedures and case management system, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales., • Act as a point of contact for FOI and EIR enquiries, liaising with requesters, internal officers and services, and external stakeholders where appropriate to ensure requests are clearly understood and progressed effectively., • Work proactively with services across the Council to identify, gather, review and verify information required to respond to requests, ensuring responses are accurate, complete, clear and issued within statutory deadlines., • Review information prior to disclosure, identifying material that may require redaction or further consideration., • Liaise with the Governance Team where advice is required on exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity or public interest considerations., • Prepare clear, professional and robust response correspondence, ensuring complex information and legislative reasoning is explained in a way that is accessible and appropriate for the requester., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of FOI and EIR requests, decisions, deadlines, correspondence, redactions and disclosures using the Council’s case management system., • Monitor the progress of requests, manage competing deadlines and elevate risks, delays, complex issues or sensitive matters promptly to the Senior Performance and Information Officer and/or Governance Team as appropriate., • Provide practical advice, guidance and support to colleagues across the Council on FOI and EIR requirements, helping services to understand their responsibilities to enable them to respond effectively., • Support the development and delivery of training, guidance materials and awareness-raising activity to improve organisational understanding of FOI/EIR obligations and good information handling practice., • Monitor and report on FOI and EIR performance, including volumes, timeliness, themes, risks and areas for improvement., • Support the maintenance and review of the Council’s publication scheme and relevant website information, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and kept under review in line with statutory requirements., • Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, Information Commissioner’s Office guidance and good practice relating to FOI, EIR, data protection and transparency., • Handle information appropriately and securely, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, FOI, EIR and the Council’s policies and procedures. We are looking for someone who can bring the relevant experience, sound judgement and a clear understanding of information access, data protection or compliance processes. You may already be working in an FOI, information governance, data protection or compliance role, or you may have transferable experience that demonstrates the required skills. You will need to be organised, confident in managing competing deadlines, able to interpret information carefully, and comfortable working with colleagues across different services to ensure accurate and timely responses. In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. • Competitive pay and benefits, • Flexible working, • Local Government Pension Scheme Defined Benefit Scheme, • Free Car Parking, • Learning and development for all staff, • Staff Discounts, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Staff recognition schemes, • Extensive health and wellbeing programme, including discounted gym membership Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 11th October 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 19th October 2026. Please Note – Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council. #J-18808-Ljbffr

credit_card Salary £32,319 to £36,900 per annum work_outline Basis Full time Job profile for Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer Braintree 11/10/2026 Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer The job requirements are detailed below. Further information can be found in the link in the Job Details section below.If you have auto-fill set up on your device we recommend turning this off before completing your application form.We are aware that users of Apple devices may have difficulties submitting application forms using the Safari browser. We recommend using Google Chrome as your browser if using Apple devices. Salary £32,319 to £36,900 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Permanent - Full Time Date posted 24/09/2026 Job reference BREQ0478 Are you passionate about transparency, public service and helping people access the information they are entitled to? We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused FOI Officer to help the Council respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests accurately, clearly and within statutory deadlines. The role sits within our Performance and Improvement Team and plays an important part in supporting openness, transparency and good information governance across the Council. You will co-ordinate and manage FOI and EIR requests from receipt through to response, including those that may be complex or sensitive in nature, working with services to gather and verify information, review material for disclosure, prepare clear correspondence and ensure requests are progressed in line with statutory timescales. You will also provide practical advice, guidance and training to colleagues, and work closely with the Council’s Governance Team on matters such as exemptions, exceptions, personal data, confidentiality, commercial sensitivity and public interest considerations. We are looking for someone who can bring the relevant experience, sound judgement and a clear understanding of information access, data protection or compliance processes. You may already be working in an FOI, information governance, data protection or compliance role, or have transferable experience that demonstrates the required skills. You will need to be organised, confident in managing competing deadlines, able to interpret information carefully, and comfortable working with colleagues across different services to ensure accurate and timely responses. In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development and a chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation. If you are excited by the opportunity to join our team, we would love to hear from you. If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Lucy Day on . For more information, please see the Job Profile. Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. We also offer some great benefits, including: • Flexible working, • Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need, • Local government pension scheme, • Learning and development for all employees, • Employee discounts at local businesses, • Employee recognition schemes, • Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership Make a difference – work for your local council Every day, our work shapes the place people call home – at your local council, your skills will help build safer neighbourhoods, stronger communities and better futures. From Planning and IT to Finance and Environmental Services, and with more routes in than ever, choose from hundreds of roles to find out what works for you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a change, find your own path to a life-changing career. Find out more at .uk. Closing date – Midnight on 11th October 2026. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 19th October 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB Salary: £32,319 to £36,900 per annum Job Type: Full time, permanent Closing Date: 11th October 2026 Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused FOI Officer to help the Council respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests accurately, clearly and within statutory deadlines. • Receive, assess and co-ordinate Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations requests, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales, • Work proactively with services across the Council to identify, gather, review and verify information, ensuring responses are accurate, complete and issued on time, • Prepare clear, professional response correspondence that explains complex information and legislative reasoning in an accessible way, • Provide practical advice, guidance and training to colleagues on Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations requirements, • Review information prior to disclosure and liaise with the Governance Team on exemptions, personal data, confidentiality and public interest considerations, • Maintain accurate records of requests, decisions, deadlines and disclosures using the Council's case management system, • Monitor performance against statutory deadlines, manage competing priorities and elevate risks and delays promptly We are looking for someone who can bring the relevant experience, sound judgement and a clear understanding of information access, data protection or compliance processes. You may already be working in an FOI, information governance, data protection or compliance role, or have transferable experience that demonstrates the required skills. You will need to be organised, confident in managing competing deadlines, able to interpret information carefully, and comfortable working with colleagues across different services to ensure accurate and timely responses. You will have strong working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to draft clear, accurate responses and explain complex requirements in practical terms. A good awareness of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 is also essential. • Flexible working, • Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need, • Opportunities for professional development, • Local government pension scheme, • Learning and development for all employees, • Employee discounts at local businesses, • Employee recognition schemes, • Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership Closing Date: 11th October 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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At CCH Group, we’re more than a care provider – we’re a passionate community dedicated to driving the sector to new heights with a history of doing so. At London Care, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our gro

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