BMS, Document Control & Information Governance Lead

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

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.