Army - Business Intelligence Specialist

Ministry Of Defence; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is seeking an Information Manager to enhance data and information asset management. The role involves developing strategies, managing databases, and overseeing data governance. Required skills include data analytics and leadership. A competitive salary of £36,530 is offered, alongside benefits such as flexible working conditions and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Civil Service Pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing databases and knowledge management systems.
• Solid understanding of relevant laws and policies related to information management.
• Ability to mentor and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for managing information assets.
• Design and manage databases and knowledge management systems.
• Lead data governance initiatives ensuring compliance.

Skills

Data analytics and visualisation, including Power BI

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) seeks an Information Manager to drive the organisation's success through effective management and exploitation of data and information assets. RMAS delivers initial and career officer training to Regular and Reserve officers for the British Army and our international allies. This role is advertised at 37 hours per week with flexible and hybrid working arrangements considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for managing, organising and disseminating information assets and business intelligence data.
• Design, implement and manage databases, repositories, knowledge management systems and their security architectures as product and application owner.
• Utilise business intelligence tools and techniques (including the O365 suite) to identify patterns and trends in data to support decision making.
• Develop, maintain and enforce the Information Management plan, provide direction to Heads of Departments, lead briefs and provide training.
• Lead on data governance, ensuring compliance and accountability, and determine requirements reflecting the organisation’s ethos and values.
• Supervise and enable HQ iHub and distributed iHub staff to support delivery of iAdmin, IM, IX and user account and security management.
• Act as the authority for the retention policy of records, Protectively Marked material, and the Data Protection Advisor (DPA).
• Deliver project management functions across relevant data projects to align outputs and deliver outcomes.
• Line management responsibilities for 1 Civil Servant and 2 Military staff.
• Promote health and safety and Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace.

Essential Skills / Qualifications

• Data analytics and visualisation, including Power BI.
• Experience in managing databases, repositories, knowledge and information management systems and the architectures they are built upon.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to understand information needs and develop effective solutions with internal and external customers.
• Solid understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to information management and exploitation.
• Leadership skills and the ability to lead and mentor staff.

Security, Nationality and Employment Details

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements (security check).
• This job is broadly open to UK nationals, certain Commonwealth, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, and others with eligible right to work in the UK; see nationality guidance for details.
• The Civil Service Code applies; we recruit on merit by open competition and promote equal opportunities. Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Salary of £36,530 with an enhanced Civil Service Pension contribution of £10,582.
• Flexibility in working patterns and a focus on work-life balance; some roles expect presence in the office (e.g., at least 60% on-site).
• Generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and access to additional schemes such as EAP and parental/adoption leave.
• Modern apprenticeships and opportunities to gain professional qualifications.

Additional Information

Please note: the post does not offer relocation expenses. External candidates to MOD on civil service will undergo a six-month probation. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role as it does not meet the skilled worker category. Some interview travel expenses are not reimbursed. A zero-tolerance policy applies for unacceptable behaviours. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. Smoking restrictions apply within the Defence working environment.