Information Manager – Policy Full Time

Reading, Oxfordshire
AWE
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent – Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.

This is not an IT role. We are looking for an experienced Information Manager who will be expected to lead on the information policy framework at AWE. The successful applicant will be responsible for the creation, maintenance and implementation of company policy, standards, processes, and procedures relating to information and records management. They will be expected to provide the expertise and management to respond to developments in the field and implement improvements. They will work with key stakeholders to ensure information requirements are identified, risks are mitigated, our legislative and regulatory obligations can be met and our capability to exploit valuable information assets is enhanced.

Location – Reading/Basingstoke

Salary – from £48,250 – £65,000

The Role

• Overseeing the management of information policy, standards, process, and procedures
• Undertaking horizon scanning of the information management industry, Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) and government to ensure alignment with best practice is achieved.
• Engaging with stakeholders within the department and across the company to ensure arrangements align with the plans and needs of the business.
• Liaising with information governance teams to ensure the correct handling, safeguarding and delivery of information.
• Supporting the Senior Information Managers, Head of ICKM and the AWE Departmental Records Officer (DRO) to ensure legal and contractual compliance.
• Ensuring business requirements are satisfied and information is exploited, managed, and protected throughout its lifecycle.
• Managing and mitigating information risks associated with the legal, contractual, security and accessibility of information.
• Working closely with information services staff and business stakeholders to deliver information management.
• Providing input into strategic planning that develops and assures the information management capability for the area of responsibility.
• Ensuring that information requirements are compliant with the corporate information management strategy, policies, and standards, assuring the protection and lifecycle management of the information.
• Contributing to the development of the Company s capability in electronic working practices; ensuring solutions satisfy business requirements and are compliant with policies and standards.
• Creating and implementing Information Management Plan(s) that translate strategy into operational delivery as well as assuring and managing information throughout its lifecycle, including managing legacy physical and electronic assets.
• Contributing to the development and lead the implementation and management of effective metrics that measure and improve IM performance and maturity.
• Keeping abreast of external advances in relevant fields.
• Promoting relationships and managing interfaces across the business.

We would like the successful candidate to have experience in the following areas:

• Information governance
• Information and records management
• Stakeholder management
• Policy consultation and creation
• Process management
• Risk management

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.