Information Management Lead

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking an Information Management Lead in Birmingham. This role involves developing and implementing information management strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking within information lifecycle management. Join a diverse team focused on sustainability and social value.

Qualifications

• Experience in information management governance and strategy.
• Ability to manage a small team effectively.
• Knowledge of policies and legal compliance in information management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information management governance and strategy.
• Manage the information lifecycle within systems.
• Engage stakeholders for system improvements.

Skills

Information management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Team management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is the largest property holder in government, managing assets worth over £2.1 billion and overseeing more than 55% of the government's office estate.

We are transforming the Civil Service by creating excellent workplaces, leading major office development programmes, reducing carbon emissions, and delivering value for taxpayers. We seek innovative, solutions-oriented individuals to join our team.

Representing His Majesty’s Government, we lead transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme, and Net Zero Programme. We also provide cost-effective property services, including asset management, lifecycle replacement, and workplace services.

Innovation and progress are central to our culture. We promote lifelong learning, curiosity, and self-improvement. Our core values are:

• Striving for excellence: We aim to deliver outstanding results.
• Empowering through respect: We ensure fair treatment for all.
• Acting with integrity: We do the right thing consistently.
• Succeeding together: We rely on teamwork to achieve success.

Join our diverse team that leads with purpose, focusing on sustainability, social value, inclusivity, and economic growth. Be part of a meaningful journey where your impact matters and your voice is valued.

The GPA is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, or part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The GPA’s Capital Projects team manages major construction and change projects under the Government Hubs and Whitehall Campus Programmes.

This role supports the Government’s regional development agenda, moving 22,000 Civil Servant roles out of London. The Information Management Lead will ensure project teams follow standards for information management from design to operation, developing and refining processes and governance to ensure compliance and best practice.

The role involves managing information lifecycle, promoting good practices, facilitating access, and ensuring legal compliance in information sharing and management.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing information management governance and strategy, managing a small team.
• Managing the information lifecycle within systems, ensuring policies are followed.
• Championing the corporate platform as the primary Records Management tool.
• Engaging stakeholders to demonstrate systems, improve practices, and meet legal obligations.
• Applying strategic thinking to resolve operational issues.
• Supporting a culture of initiative and change management.
• Understanding information processing and its relationship to other assets and digital continuity.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and legislation on information sharing, advising on information flow with external parties.
• Managing corporate collaboration and document storage, enhancing user experience.
• Overseeing disposal of non-record information according to retention policies.