NPFDU FOI Referral Officer and Trainer

NPFDU FOI Referral Officer and Trainer Location: Near Fareham Salary: A GBP 35,526 : A GBP 37,692 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Monday : Friday with flexible office hours Closing Date: 16 th November 2025 The Police are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the National Police Freedom of Information and Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) as a FOI Referral Officer and Trainer.

The Role This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit, supporting police forces across the UK with FOI requests and the development and delivery of FOI training to shape FOI best practice across policing.

Skills and Qualifications * Educated to Level 3 with a nationally recognised Learning and Development qualification e.g.

Learning and Development QCF Level 3 (30 Credits min) * Alternatively, an apprenticeship route is available to achieve a formal training qualification.

* Significant experience of working within a multi:functional organisation and able to demonstrate current competence in subject matter area.

* Experience of conducting research and applying legal principles using a variety of sources.

* Experience in training needs analysis, design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of training.

* Experience of innovative and creative approaches to problem solving * Experience in communicating complex issues to a variety of stakeholders and producing written reports * Experience in working independently and possessing good time management skills Benefits Benefits include but are not limited to: * A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours * Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities * Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro:rata for part:time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years service.

* Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities * Local Government Pension Scheme * Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through the Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card * Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme * Staff representation groups and inclusion network *Please note some benefits are subject to a minimum service requirement.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Police, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

careers.newjob.uk/HC/job/Near:Fareham:NPFDU:FOI:Referral:OfficerTrainer:HC622599:HAM//