Information Rights Officer


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£29,715 - £30,705
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	8 Sept 2026

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Summary

Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes?

Do you enjoy investigating information, solving problems and supporting good governance?

If so, we would love to hear from you!  

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

The Role

As an Information Rights Officer, you will support APHA’s Information Rights service, helping to manage requests made under:

The Freedom of Information Act (FOI)

The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR)

The Data Protection Act (data subject requests)

You will help ensure requests are handled efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with legislative requirements, while supporting a culture of openness, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

Process and coordinate Information Rights requests, ensuring they are managed in accordance with statutory deadlines, organisational procedures and legislative requirements
Manage Information Rights casework, including drafting responses, supporting internal reviews and ICO enquiries, and maintaining accurate records through effective use of the eCase system
Provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues on Information Rights legislation, processes and good practice, seeking support from senior team members where required
Promote awareness and understanding of Information Rights, records management and information governance across APHA, contributing to organisational compliance and best practice
Contribute to the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of Information Rights guidance, procedures, processes and working practices, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date
Support the management of APHA's publication scheme, helping to ensure information is published accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner
Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across APHA, Defra Group and external stakeholders to support the delivery of Information Rights activities and objectives
Support colleagues within the team through collaboration, knowledge sharing and a positive approach to team working, contributing to the effective delivery of APHA's Information Rights service

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