FOI and Parliamentary Briefing Officer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NHS England FOI and Parliamentary Briefing Officer The closing date is 12 December 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a candidate with excellent communications skills to perform this key role in the External Affairs team of the Communications sub-directorate (part of the Strategy Directorate). Working as part of a small team, the Freedom of Information and Parliamentary Business team. The post holder will have an important role in delivering NHS England's statutory Freedom of Information obligations. The post involves: The routine handling of FOI requests in a busy organisation, supported by senior managers within the team to develop FOI knowledge. Actively managing FOI casework using the Central Records Management (CRM) system. Networking effectively with all the Directorates of NHS England, and the Chief Executive's office. Ensuring that record-keeping within the area of work is effective. Being an effective advocate for the importance of FOI. The post holder will report to the Senior Freedom of Information Manager. They will not have any line management responsibility. The post is Leeds, London or any NHSE office. Main duties of the job As Case Officer, the post holder will work as part of a busy team in delivering an effective service supporting the management of FOI requests submitted to NHSE and affiliated organisations. The post entails coordinating responses on sometimes very complex subjects and turning this information into effective and timely FOI responses. About us NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS. Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department. If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies. Details Date posted 29 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (exclusive of London weighting) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 990-CEO-EC6341-E Job locations Any NHSE Office Nationally SE1 8UG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The pos