Division/Department - Corporate Development

Grade - Grade 8

Contract Type - Permanent

Status - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Salary Grade Range - £24,552 - £26,232

Shift Allowance - No

Political Restrictions - No

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team in law enforcement. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our busy Information Access Team, providing a customer focused service that responds to requests for information from various organisations and members of the public, and building positive collaborative working relationships within Sussex Police and with external organisations.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are capable of using their initiative to proactively manage cases within our department to a successful conclusion, whilst providing advice and guidance to requestors to ensure they pursue the correct route dependent on the type of disclosure they require

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a strong understanding of applying data protection legislation, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) legislation, through to analysing and evaluating information received from sources across Sussex Police, and considering public interest and harm where appropriate, prior to providing disclosure of information. There will also be an opportunity to provide information to the courts and to support other processes.

The role also provides assistance and administrative support to the Data Protection Officer and Information Access Manager, ensuring all disclosures and duties are accurately completed within their statutory time limit.

Full training will be provided, with further opportunities to develop knowledge and skills and work towards recognised qualifications.

This role will be based at Sussex Police HQ, Lewes. To support the force’s commitment to provide an agile and flexible workforce, once trained, you will have the opportunity to work flexibly at home or away from your normal place of work some of the time where appropriate.

Skills & Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Educated to A to C in GCSEs English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrate understanding of relevant legislation (Data Protection Act, MOPI and Freedom of Information Act)

• Maintain a high degree of integrity when dealing with sensitive and classified information

• Strong IT knowledge including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

• Good planning and organising skills and a proven ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands in order to meet agreed deadlines.

• Demonstrate the importance of delivering excellent ‘customer service’ and being a confident communicator.

• Possess well developed written skills, demonstrating the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate documentation.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills, together with excellent verbal and written communication skills. English spelling and grammar need to be of a very high standard.

• Ability to work under own initiative and with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Applicants will be required to obtain and maintain vetting status to HM Government Standards set out in the Manual of Protective Security to the required level for this post.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Qualification in Information Handling or Criminal Justice, or demonstrable experience.

BCS/ISEB Certification in Freedom of Information or Data Protection.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Sussex Police

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information, please contact Jen Holloway, Information Access Manager via Jennifer.holloway@sussex.police.uk

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Job Detail

Reference number

SYSX STAFF03071

Date posted

16/05/2023

Closing date

30/05/2023