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IT8073 - Data and Information Sharing Officer – Entry (Scale 4)

Career Progression to scale 5 once the standard is reached in the role

Information Management

Wakefield (Headquarters) with hybrid working

1 Full-time Temporary Post (37hours) plus succession plan

Days: Monday – Friday. Working flexibly between 7am and 7pm based in the office and at home.

An exciting opportunity to join West Yorkshire Police’s Information Management team has arisen.

The primary function of this role is to process Data and Information Sharing requests for various stakeholders, on behalf of West Yorkshire Police, to protect children and vulnerable adults, and ensure West Yorkshire Police meet their obligations under current legislation.

The main responsibility of the role is to deliver a customer focussed Data and Information Sharing service, responding to requests received including under statutory gateways, ensuring all requests for disclosure are processed in line with current legislation and force policy, and that local and national deadlines are consistently achieved. You will evaluate, interpret, and analyse data from multiple force computer systems, prepare disclosure responses and make timely decisions as to the relevance of information in accordance with current legislation and local processes.

This work is transactional, and you will be expected to meet office productivity targets.

You will need:

• Willingness to undertake and ability to successfully complete IT courses required for the role.
• Practical experience of IT packages including database use and interrogation.
• Is able to demonstrate research and analytical skills using them to evaluate information as an aid to making an informed decision.
• Is able to demonstrate a good standard of written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and Human Rights Act.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly in order to support the work of the Department.

The Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum – increasing to 30 days with 5 years’ service, plus 8 paid bank holidays.
• A great work/home life balance
• Flexible working between the hours of 7am and 7pm Mon-Fri.
• Hybrid working – work from the office and from home.
• Relevant training and courses provided for the role.
• Access to continuous professional development seminars/courses.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities to progress within the Data and Information Management team, and the wider force.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle2Work and discounted Metro Cards.

This role will be scored against Level 1 competencies (CVF) in interview. http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser).

Should you require any further information, please email: Information Management [email protected]

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 5 November 2026.