City of York Council
Information Access Officer
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About Veritau
Veritau provides assurance services to local authorities, schools and other public sector clients, helping our clients to operate effectively, mitigate risks and comply with laws and regulations.
Our main services include internal audit, counter fraud, information governance and risk management. We’re owned by our member councils, meaning our work sits at the heart of the public sector. Our head office is in York, but we provide services across the country.
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Flexible – you can work from any of our offices or adopt a hybrid working approach. You may be required to attend our offices for meetings and training events, visit client offices or other premises, and undertake other client related activities. During the induction period, we will expect employees to work in one of our main offices for a number of days. This is to support training and learning, and to provide you with the opportunity to meet other team members.
We Currently Have a Vacancy For The Following Role
INFORMATION ACCESS OFFICER
Salary £27,274 - £32,578 (depending on Qualifications and Experience)
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Location – flexible
Contract – permanent
We are looking for an Information Access Officer to support our public sector clients to manage and respond to Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests. This role sits within Veritau’s Information Governance team.
You will assist in the delivery of high quality services to our clients. The role includes providing advice and guidance to clients, coordinating responses, updating systems and preparing reports. You will also regularly communicate with those people and organisations requesting information.
Candidates should have administrative experience, preferably gained within the public sector. Experience of handling Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests would be an advantage, but training will be provided if required.
We’re looking for applicants who can manage their own time, develop good working relationships with clients, and have good organisational and communication skills.
The package includes membership of a generous pension scheme and 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after five years of service.
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We also offer flexible working arrangements including the possibility of hybrid working.
To find out more about our current vacancies, and apply using the Veritau online application, please visit www.veritau.co.uk/careers
If you require any documentation in a different format, please email us at recruitment@veritau.co.uk
How To Apply
To find out more about our current vacancies, and apply using the Veritau online application, please visit www.veritau.co.uk/careers
If you require any documentation in a different format, please email us at recruitment@veritau.co.uk
Closing date 6 September 2026
Interviews w/c 5 October 2026.
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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