Freedom of information Officer

Overview

Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer (Ref: 240141) – Substantive – Full Time – 36 hours per week*

Band 5 – Salary Range £34,544 – £43,039 per annum**; Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata).

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day handling of FOI and Environmental Information requests, providing clear, accurate and legally compliant responses within statutory timescales.
• Work closely with services across the organisation to identify information, apply exemptions appropriately and support staff to meet their responsibilities.
• Contribute to transparency, accountability and good governance across NHS Shetland.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and motivated FOI Officer with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to explain complex information clearly.

Additional information

• Location: NHS Shetland’s Information Governance team
• Working pattern: Full Time – 36 hours per week; note: from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full-time week reduces to 36 hours; part-time hours pro-rata
• Salary: Band 5 – £34,544 – £43,039 per annum; Distant Island Allowance £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
• Closing date: 29 March 2026; Interview date: 21–23 April 2026
• Induction standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers to be completed within 3 months
• UK work eligibility: not eligible for sponsorship; applicants should have the right to work in the UK before applying
• Informal discussion: Sam Collier-Sewell (sam.collier-sewell@nhs.scot)
• Equal opportunities: We welcome applications from all sections of the community

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