Details Reference number 397824 Salary £56,532 - £69,338 The national salary range is £56,532 - £64,048, London salary range is £61,201 - £69,338. Your salary will be dependent on your base location A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 7 MoJ Grade 7 Contract type Fixed term Loan Secondment Length of employment For a period of 2 years, extendable by mutual consent Type of role Knowledge and Information Management Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at NIO Erskine House, BT1 4GF, NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE LONDON, SW1A 2HQ About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description On 11th September 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced that he would establish an independent statutory inquiry into the murder of Mr Patrick Finucane on 12th February 1989. The Inquiry is being established under the Inquiries Act 2005 to enable the Government to discharge its obligations under Article 2 of the ECHR in line with the 2019 Supreme Court judgment and the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal judgment in July 2024. The inquiry will build upon the previous reviews and investigations which have already been conducted into this case, take specific account of the materials and information provided to and generated by them, and avoid unnecessary duplication of investigation. The Chair of the Inquiry (once appointed) will be supported by a small secretariat, providing administrative and policy support to the Chair and other office holders. The Inquiry is at the very early stages and this role offers an opportunity to make a real impact on the future direction of the Inquiry. As a member of a small team, you will have a varied role on a high-profile topic, working with a diverse group of stakeholders. Its an exciting time to be part of a growing and energetic team with lots of potential for development and growth within this role. One of the most crucial roles will be the management and processing of the material and evidence, much of it of a highly sensitive nature, that the Inquiry will rely on when designing its investigations and making its recommendations. The Head of Information Management is therefore a crucial and pivotal role in the Inquirys success. Please note this appointment will be made subject to HMT business case approvals. Duties and Responsibilities The Patrick Finucane Inquiry is recruiting a G7 Head of Information Management. The role-holder can be based in either the Inquirys Belfast or London offices and will lead on running the information and operational management for the Inquirys investigation and hearings, the publication of the Inquirys findings and subsequent transfer of evidence to The National Archives. The role-holder will also lead the Inquirys data protection strategy and will act as its Data Protection Officer (DPO). The role-holder will also manage a small team tasked with the operational delivery of the Inquirys hearings. This is likely to include both open, public hearings, and closed secure hearings, due to the sensitivity of the Inquirys investigations. The key responsibilities of the role are: lead the Inquirys information management strategy to manage the entire lifecycle of huge numbers of documents, compliant with best practice and with innovation to meet the Chairs requirement to complete the Inquiry as quickly as reasonable thoroughness allows Oversee the procurement and ongoing contract management of the Inquirys eDiscovery platform Oversee the receipt of evidence, disclosure of information to Core Participants and the Inquirys website Advise the Inquiry Solicitor and Secretary on all matters relating to information governance and assurance and data protection Lead the Inquirys approach to training and quality assurance of all matters relating to information management Lead the Inquirys relationship with The National Archives and contribute to senior relationship management with document providers Oversee the small team delivering the Inquirys hearings and providing other administrative and logistical support The role-holder will also need to work flexibly across the wider secretariat team, providing support to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary and working as part of a wider team, often fulfilling tasks and roles outside his or her key responsibilities. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; the precise job description will be subject to views of the Chair and Secretary once appointed. Essential Criteria: The post holder will need to demonstrate the following in their application and at interview: Experience of working in an information management team and/or experience working on e-disclosure exercises/managing databases Strong technical skills including an understanding of different technologies and formats An ability to work proactively and independently Strong time management and a successful track record of working on fast paced tasks to strict deadlines Strong stakeholder engagement and inter-personal skills Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment A good working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR (UK)-including an understanding of the roles/responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer within an Information Management Team Desirable Criteria: Previous experience working with or on independent inquiries (or similar work) An understanding or experience of working on NI legacy issues (or similar work) Behaviours: We will assess you against the following Success Profiles behaviours for Grade 7 level during the application sift and interview process : Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £56,532, Northern Ireland Office contributes £16,377 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting. 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