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: 16th 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/
