Job Title: Information Access Officer - Band D - Compliance and Assurance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
Information compliance is essential in ensuring that we protect sensitive police information, yet still also allow the public to understand the important role that Met Police officers and staff play in protecting our communities.
Your role as the Information Manager will provide you with an exciting opportunity to join the Information Access Team in the Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar with Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ).
The Unit manages Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. There is also a requirement to assist with Right of Access Request (ROAR) / Subject Access Requests (SAR) queries. Our remit encompasses the Met’s Specialist Operations (SO) Command Units - Aviation Policing, CTPL, PaDP, RaSP and Protective Security & Operations, but may also include other MPS units, as well as the CT Policing Network.
Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the effective and timely processing of Freedom of Information requests, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, and producing high‑quality responses that meet all statutory obligations.
Therefore, you will be required to have a good working knowledge of these Acts as well as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
This position provides a unique opportunity for the role holder to gain experience of SO and the wider CT Policing Network and also liaise with our external stakeholders. You will work closely with staff of all ranks and grades, in a fast-paced environment with good development prospects.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Research all relevant FOIA requests on secure systems, 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.
- Ensure the database of all FOIA requests received is maintained.
- Work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders, ensuring a consistent approach to FOIA and compliance with Data Protection legislation.
- Supervision of 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 Data 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.
Experience
- The role requires an individual with prior experience of managing complex FOIA requests, with stakeholder engagement and a proven ability to challenge decisions in line with FOIA legislation.
Desirables
- FOIA qualification.
- Proven managerial experience.
- Previous experience of the CT environment and knowledge of the CT Network.
- Current vetting at MV/SC Level or ability to be vetted to this level (or willing to undergo).
- Knowledge of MPS corporate and secure systems.
Vetting and STRAP
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; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC).
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Colleague Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritize an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.
Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organizational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
IDE is at the heart 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 backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realize their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. CTP also welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, such as part-time working, job-share and where the role permits, hybrid working arrangements. All flexible working arrangements should be discussed and agreed with the hiring manager.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process comprises a comprehensive CV of no more than two pages, a personal statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement you should detail experience of working in a FOI environment or your extensive knowledge of FOIA legislation. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 12/06/2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks of closing date
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after sift
