Principal Information Specialist - Governance
Principal Information Specialist - Governance
Apply locations Reading area time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R25626
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Principal Information Specialist
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £62,740 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce the role
AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Information Specialist for the Information, Configuration & Knowledge Management team.
This individual will play a key role in delivering work to continuously improve Information Governance, ensuring that the organisation meets its legal and regulatory obligations under Information legislation, including but not limited to the ONR’s Records Management Guidance and associated Nuclear Licence Conditions, Public Records Act (PRA).
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
* In depth knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues, including Records Management, Information Security and Information Risk Management.
* Extensive experience of leading within a Digital and Data Service, able to co-ordinate and direct diverse areas of work, motivate staff and provide clear and insightful leadership for the Records and Information Management community.
* A strong leader who is an effective communicator, strategically minded and has demonstrable evidence of promoting teamwork, managing complex challenges and setting clear goals.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
* Significant experience of working in a complex regulatory environment, with large scale information, data or oversight experience.
You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
* 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
* Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
* 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.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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