Information Manager

£32,194 to £34,452 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £32,194 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £34,452 will be via incremental progression.
Location: West Brompton

The Met is a remarkable place to build expertise in information compliance – and a long-term career. For outstanding exposure to data protection and Specialist Operations, join the UK’s largest police service.

As an Information Manager, you’ll develop your knowledge of Freedom of Information, data protection and GDPR within a world that never stands still. You’ll join the Information Access Team within the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), which manages Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Right of Access Requests (ROAR) for Specialist Operations (SO) Command Units such as Aviation Policing, CTC, PaDP, RaSP and Protective Security & Operations.

Your main task will be to process FOIA requests smoothly and efficiently, providing guidance and drafting responses that meet our statutory obligations. It’s a delicate balance – protecting sensitive information but also providing transparency for the public.

Your workload will include everything from researching FOIA requests on our systems, to working with policing contacts in all kinds of units. You should therefore be highly organised, good with people and attentive to deadlines.

Good working knowledge of FOIA, ROAR and GDPR is, of course, essential. You’ll bring experience in a data protection role and proven IT skills (Word and Excel). Crucially, you’ll also have the ability to communicate clearly, both in person and on paper. You should be able to produce well written reports and explain complex information.

Now more than ever is the time to join the Met Police. We want our team to be representative of our country and are looking to recruit people who understand and reflect the diverse communities we engage with every day.

Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development. If you’re looking to progress, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Tasks

You will be required to do the following:

• Ensure the database of all FOIA requests received is maintained.
• Research all relevant FOIA requests on secure systems.
• Research all FOIA requests received on the MPS intranet and the external internet for information in the public domain.
• Consult with internal stakeholders to ensure that information is provided to allow an appropriate response to be drafted. Draft FOIA responses that are time compliant.
• Assist other Commands in their search for information that may relate to SO or CT related information.
• Work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders, ensuring a consistent approach to FOIA and compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• Manage the Information Officer.
• Keep up to date on developments in the field of information legislation and record management to ensure that CTPHQ / SO are compliant.
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Liaise with the MPS Information Rights Unit and the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) – National Referral Team on FOIA requests.
• Assist with Right of Access Requests where CT information is sought. 
• Act as deputy for the Senior Information Manager in their absence.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by Unit lead.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; and must undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post. If you do not obtain DV once in post you may be subject to a posting or redeployment process.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve.  As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form, please can your CV and Personal statement be no longer than two pages each. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 25 October 2022.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.