Freedom of Information Advisor

On behalf of UKRI, we are looking for a Freedom of Information Advisor (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month Remote contract with occasional visits to Swindon. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. UKRI invests £8 billion of taxpayers'' money each year into research and innovation and the people who make it happen. They work across a huge range of fields - from biodiversity conservation to quantum computing, and from space telescopes to innovative health care. They give everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, bringing together people and organisations nationally and globally to create, develop and deploy new ideas and technologies. Job Description and Deliverables. FOI compliance framework and guidance - clear processes, standards, and templates to ensure consistent handling of FOI requests across UKRI.. Current-state FOI process assessment - evaluation of existing FOI handling practices, identifying gaps, risks, and inefficiencies.. Optimised FOI workflows - redesigned, standardised processes aligned to governance automation and records management improvements.. Training and awareness materials - guidance and support to improve staff understanding of FOI obligations and best practice.. Performance and compliance reporting - dashboards or reports tracking FOI response times, volumes, and compliance with statutory deadlines.. Integration with broader InfoGov controls - alignment of FOI processes with ..... full job details .....