NPFDU FOI Referral Officer and Trainer

Location: Near Fareham

Salary: £35,526 - £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 & 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 & 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.

To Apply

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.

https://careers.newjob.org.uk/HC/job/Near-Fareham-NPFDU-FOI-Referral-OfficerTrainer-HC622599-HAM/1260358001/

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