BMS & Document Control Lead

First Recruitment Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a BMS & Document Control Lead on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness to lead the delivery of Information Management and Business Management Systems that support compliance, governance and operational excellence.

The role requires acting as SME for IM and BMS standards, ensuring information is maintained securely and efficiently, and driving best practice in document control and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Information Management qualification preferred.
• Experience with BMS and document control best practices.
• Strong governance and compliance knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead IM and BMS activities across the business.
• Act as SME for IM, BMS standards, processes and compliance.
• Ensure critical information is maintained, controlled, protected and archived.
• Drive document control, governance and information management best practice.
• Support operational excellence through robust information management.
• Provide guidance to ensure IM requirements are met.
• Maintain BMS performance management processes and systems.
• Control documents, drawings and registers for quality and accuracy.
• Liaise with stakeholders to classify and maintain documentation.
• Manage outsourced support services where needed.
• Deliver training and coaching on document control procedures.
• Generate reports and maintain document/drawing tracking records.
• Undertake regular assurance activities including hard-copy documentation.
• Allocate and manage document numbering systems.

Skills

Information Management

Document Control

BMS standards

Governance frameworks

EDRMS

SharePoint & Teams

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Information Management qualification

Tools

EDRMS software

Microsoft 365 (SharePoint)

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Lead the delivery of Information Management and Business Management Systems that support compliance, governance, and operational excellence.

Our Client has a requirement for a BMS & Document Control Lead, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose:

• Lead Information Management (IM) and Business Management Systems (BMS) activities across the business.
• Act as the subject matter expert for IM and BMS standards, processes, and compliance.
• Ensure business-critical information is effectively maintained, controlled, protected, and archived.
• Drive best practice in document control, governance, and information management.
• Support operational excellence through robust management of information, records, and documentation.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and assurance to ensure compliance with Information Management requirements and standards.
• Maintain and develop the BMS performance management process and associated systems.
• Control and assure documents, drawings, and registers, ensuring quality and accuracy standards are met.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure documentation is correctly classified and maintained.
• Manage outsourced support services where required.
• Deliver training and coaching to users on document control procedures, standards, and expectations.
• Manage the distribution and control of internal and external documentation.
• Support the management of large volumes of structured and unstructured business data.
• Generate document control reports and maintain document and drawing tracking records.
• Conduct regular assurance activities, including management of controlled hard-copy documentation.
• Allocate and manage document numbering systems.
• Maintain effective document control processes across the organisation.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of Information Management, Document Control, and Business Management Systems.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, business processes, and enabling technologies.
• Ability to manage high volumes of document control activities accurately and consistently.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Experience using Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS).
• Demonstrated experience in document, data, and information management.
• Understanding of document control and information management best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint and Teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering training and coaching to end users.
• Degree qualified or equivalent.
• Information Management qualification preferred.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a BMS & Document Control Lead looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.