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We’re looking for an exceptional Information and Records Manager to help us make a difference to our planet. The Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) function seeks to grow organisational capabilities by giving everyone access to the right information, knowledge and expertise to take informed decisions.
Whilst this is a temporary position for up until 12 months, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent position.
Our Information and Records Manager will be based in Exeter HQ, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.
Why join us?
The Met Office is accredited as a 'Great Place to Work UK 2023' and in addition has achieved a place on both the UK's 'Best Workplaces in Tech' and 'Best Workplaces for Women' lists.
We invest in our people to unlock their full potential. As an Information and Records Manager, we will support you to develop and thrive to be the best you can be. We champion positive physical and mental health in the workplace and are committed to being an inclusive organisation, providing a working culture that actively values an equal and diverse workforce.
Who we are:
We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science, to help people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.
Together:
- We’re a force for good- focusing on our environmental and social impact
- We’re experts by nature- always learning and developing to do things better
- We live and breathe it- putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making
- We’re better together- understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
- We keep evolving- pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers
Find out more about our values - https://bit.ly/3fokaRD
Job description
The KIM team plays an essential role in defining and supporting sound knowledge and information management practices. The post holder supports the Head of KIM in delivering a comprehensive Information and Records management (IRM) function which meets the needs of users and supports and protects the organisation. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of business IRM policies and guidance reflecting relevant legislation, statutory obligations, standards and best practice, and you will manage and participate in projects and other activities that enable and support evolving business requirements to embed good IRM across the Met Office.
You will bring an enthusiastic and collaborative approach to raise the profile of the KIM function and through engagement, training and advisory services and translate your expertise into tactical improvements resulting in the growth of KIM capabilities across the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design, plan and deliver work packages to embed KIM best practice.
- Ensure that legislation, regulation, standards and best practice is considered and incorporated into Met Office policy, ways of working, process and systems.
- Drive continuous improvement through provision of our enquiry service, stakeholder engagement, auditing and reporting.
- Advocate KIM policy and best practice, signposting and developing resources via networks and forums.
- Mentor, coach and inspire others on KIM best practice.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
- A relevant post-graduate qualification in Information and Records management and/or archives administration or equivalent, or comparable experience working in an Information and Records management role in a complex organisation, preferably within the public sector (Experts by Nature)
- Demonstrable experience in providing specialist support in Information and Records management to key stakeholders and providing advice to projects and business change initiatives, to ensure compliance and alignment with KIM Principles and Policies, driving the holistic application of good practice
- A proven record of internal and external stakeholder engagement, utilising a range of communication channels and methods to clearly and succinctly communicate with a varied audience including practitioner forums and networks, to influence change, share expertise, drive knowledge exchange and inform decision making (Better Together)
- Experience in developing and maintaining policies, process and guidance reflecting relevant legislation, regulation, standards and best practice, translating these into user focused, accessible resources for a range of stakeholders to apply in day to day working
- Practical experience of working with Microsoft 365 tools to implement Information and Records management policies.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet our essential criteria, but your application will be even stronger if you have:
- Experience in coaching and mentoring people, preferably within the KIM area.
- Experience in providing auditing and assurance services.
Benefits
Our reward package:
Your starting salary will be £41725.00 from 1st April 2024, and you will be able to progress towards £45257.00 over time.
As our Information and Records Manager , your total reward package is potentially worth up to £57639.00 annually, which includes basic salary, potential corporate bonus and employer pension contributions.
- Outstanding Civil Service Pension
- Flexible hours and homeworking
- Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave
- Cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
- Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories.
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How to apply:
If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below using your CV and Cover Letter/Supporting Statement (which must bullet point how you meet each of the essential criteria).
Closing date 20/03/2024 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 08/04/2024 . You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. Our interviews are taking place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
If successful, please note we are unable to offer expenses for travel to your normal place of work.Please ask at interview if you would like extra clarity on how often this requirement is likely to be.
How we can help:
If you are considering applying and need assistance to do so, please contact us via Careers@metoffice.gov.uk. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity.
You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident (Guaranteed Interview) Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.
We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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