BMS Document Contoller

Land and Sea Resources Limited; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Land and Sea Resources Limited in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a seasoned BMS Document Controller to lead information governance and document control within a safety-critical environment.

You will own the Business Management System, ensure controlled documentation, and drive continuous improvement across processes, drawing on sector experience in oil and gas. The role includes training staff and coordinating with contractors to maintain compliance and asset integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and improving Business Management Systems (BMS) or Information Management (IM).
• Strong governance of document control, standards and procedures.
• Ability to manage large volumes of documentation with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Business Management System and associated Information Management systems.
• Establish and maintain document control standards, procedures, processes and governance.
• Ensure documents, drawings and registers meet company quality and information management requirements.
• Manage the accurate categorisation, distribution, control, retrieval and archiving of documentation.
• Monitor BMS and Information Management performance, including KPIs, reporting, assurance and continuous improvement.
• Manage outsourced Document Control and Information Management service providers, monitoring workloads, priorities, service levels and quality.
• Act as a key contact for relevant information management obligations involving regulatory bodies, including the NSTA.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees and system users.
• Maintain document numbering systems and controlled drawing registers.
• Produce performance reports, document tracking reports and service provider updates.
• Support the management of large volumes of structured and unstructured information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital technologies, automation and improved systems.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and external service providers.

Skills

Document Control

Information Management

BMS Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Quality & Governance

Education

Degree-level qualification

Relevant professional experience

Job description

BMS DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy

Position: BMS & Document Control Lead

Grade: F

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced BMS DOCUMENT CONTROLLER to take a leading role in Business Management Systems (BMS), Information Management (IM) and Document Control within a complex, safety-critical operating environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable BMS DOCUMENT CONTROLLER to take functional ownership of information governance, controlled documentation, business processes and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will help ensure that business-critical information is accurate, accessible, appropriately controlled and maintained in line with company, statutory and regulatory requirements.

As a BMS DOCUMENT CONTROLLE, you will support asset integrity and process safety through effective information management, robust document control procedures and the ongoing development of the Business Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Business Management System and associated Information Management systems.


• Establish and maintain document control standards, procedures, processes and governance.


• Ensure documents, drawings and registers meet company quality and information management requirements.


• Manage the accurate categorisation, distribution, control, retrieval and archiving of documentation.


• Monitor BMS and Information Management performance, including KPIs, reporting, assurance and continuous improvement.


• Manage outsourced Document Control and Information Management service providers, monitoring workloads, priorities, service levels and quality.


• Act as a key contact for relevant information management obligations involving regulatory bodies, including the NSTA.


• Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees and system users.


• Maintain document numbering systems and controlled drawing registers.


• Produce performance reports, document tracking reports and service provider updates.


• Support the management of large volumes of structured and unstructured information.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes through digital technologies, automation and improved systems.


• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and external service providers.

What We Are Looking For

We are interested in candidates with experience as a BMS DOCUMENT CONTROLLER, Document Control Lead, Information Management Specialist, Business Management Systems Lead or in a similar senior information governance role.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience managing, administering and improving Business Management Systems and/or Information Management Systems.


• A strong understanding of document control, controlled documentation, procedures, standards and governance.


• Experience managing document registers, drawings, document numbering and information distribution.


• Experience managing third-party suppliers or outsourced service providers, including service levels and quality assurance.


• Knowledge of performance reporting, KPIs, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement.


• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.


• The ability to manage high volumes of documentation accurately and consistently.


• Experience providing training and guidance on management and information systems.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Experience in oil and gas, energy, major projects or another safety-critical or highly regulated environment would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience.


• Experience in Information Management and/or Business Management Systems is required.


• Relevant professional membership or recognised Information Management or Management Systems certification is desirable.