Job Description

We have a permanent vacancy for a

Information and Disclosure Officer

to join our small and supportive team to ensure that information is managed effectively within our Legal and Compliance Services Directorate.


Information and Disclosure Officers undertake research and make decisions in response to requests for statutory or court ordered disclosure of information and the retention, deletion of data in line with local and national policies. This is a varied and interesting role where you will have an opportunity to work within a range of different teams interrogating a number of police systems.


Our values of Caring, Courageous, Inclusive and Learning are at the heart of everything we do and we are always searching for new ways to help our people perform at their best. We believe in empowering you to make decisions and we celebrate success.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

Researching, retrieving, collating and redacting relevant data from a range of different police systems. Making decisions regarding the retention, deletion and/or disclosure of data in line with court orders. Providing professional advice and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring effective management of an efficient service to meet the business demand. Providing and analysing data in line with organisational governance for compliance reports.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

The ability to interpret and apply legislation i.e. The Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Data Protection Act 2018, the UK GDPR, the Human Rights Act 1998, MOPI APP, 2013 Protocol and any other relevant legislation. Ability to make decisions and work to tight deadlines. Ability to gather and organise and present information in a logical manner. Good IT skills including experience of using Microsoft office, Adobe Pro and Adobe software. (This could include experience of working with digital material which is advantageous but not essential.)

This role will be dedicated to one of the teams within Legal and Compliance Services Directorate: Family Court Disclosure, Records Management, Freedom of Information or Data Protection. However, there will be opportunities to work in any of the teams within the Directorate to further your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and training and support will be provided.


Please note that the role involves reviewing sensitive information that may be deemed distressing.

Additional information:

This is full time position working Monday - Friday. This is a blended role and therefore the opportunity to work from home is available, however the expectation is that you attend Portishead HQ as and when required. Initial training will be office based and following completion of training you will attend the office at least once a week for meetings with colleagues, teams from other departments, Constabularies and agencies.


Applicants successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend interview week commencing 24th November 2025.


If you have any questions or for any further information, please contact Tricia Broadway via email Tricia.Broadway@avonandsomerset.police.uk.


To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants

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