Information Management Specialist – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Financial Conduct Authority; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the financial sector is seeking an Information Management Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the organization's information and records management approach, ensuring compliance and driving improvements. Strong communication skills and experience in managing information lifecycle are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, with great benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

Non-contributory pension and life assurance

Private healthcare

Paid volunteering opportunities

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in information/records management field is necessary.
• Proven record of delivering change and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Shape the FCA’s approach to information and records management.
• Drive compliance and assurance improvements.
• Contribute to FCA’s IM policy implementation.
• Build networks with stakeholders across all business areas.
• Develop project management skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

Information/records management experience

Risk management and compliance activities

Change management in information and records management

Organizational and project management capabilities

Effective communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Information Management Specialist – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Division: Data, Technology and Innovation
Department: Knowledge Information & Insight

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £66,000 and London £57,700 to £73,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

• This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory

• Your recruitment contact is Benjamin via [e-mail]

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital‑first, data‑led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost‑effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency.

In Knowledge Information & Insight (KI&I), our focus is to ensure information is effectively managed and coordinated across the FCA by understanding where it is held, aligning its use with our policies, managing its lifecycle and connecting the right people with the right knowledge at the right time.

Role responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping the FCA’s approach to information and records management, supporting strategic workstreams and contributing to policy development
• Drive improvements in compliance, assurance, and control evaluation, helping embed and enhance priority areas of the FCA’s Information Management (IM) policy
• Support the organisation’s understanding of records management compliance, enabling better decision‑making and accountability
• Contribute to the successful implementation of the FCA’s IM policy, ensuring it delivers meaningful impact across the organisation
• Gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across all levels and business areas, building strong networks and broadening organisational insight
• Develop valuable project management and leadership skills within a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and continuous learning

Skills required

Minimum:

• Experience working in the information/records management field
• Experience of risk management and compliance activities

Essential:

• Proven experience in delivering change and embedding improvements in information and records management
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with the ability to meet demanding deadlines
• Skilled in managing the full information management life cycle and driving continuous improvement
• Confident communicator, able to present outcomes clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Collaborative approach with a track record of working successfully across teams, including with senior stakeholders

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
• Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values & culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help – reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part‑time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability confident: Our hiring approach

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore people or individuals with disabilities and long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.

Useful information and timelines

Timeline:

• Advert Closing Date: 16 November at 11:59pm
• CV Review/Shortlist: 17-18 November
• Interviews: from 24 November

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.