Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an FOI Administrator to join a well-established education organisation supporting multiple schools across the London area. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective and compliant handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests (SARs), maintaining high standards of information governance and data security.
Role information:
*Hourly rate: £23 - £28 per hour including holiday pay
*Contract type: 3 month temporary contract
*Start date: June 2026
*Location: Southeast London
Job responsibilities:
*Manage the FOI and SAR inbox, ensuring all requests are logged, tracked, and monitored effectively
*Ensure timely and compliant responses to FOI and SAR requests in line with statutory deadlines
*Administer requests from receipts to completion, maintaining clear audit trails
*Redact sensitive information within documents in line with data protection and governance standards
*Prepare and securely distribute information using appropriate file transfer systems
*Maintain accurate records and documentation of all requests and responses
*Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather required information
*Utilise SharePoint for document storage, organisation, and version control
Candidate profile:
*Proven ability to take ownership of processes and work independently with minimal supervision
*Prior experience working within a schools or education setting
*Strong understanding of data protection principles, FOI, and SAR processes
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
*High attention to detail, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential information
*Enhanced DBS on the update service
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.