Information Specialist - Compliance

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Specialist - Compliance to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in supporting compliance efforts, conducting audits, and producing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a logical approach to problem-solving. With a hybrid working model and a focus on professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in information management.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for professional development

Employee assistance services

Life assurance

Discounts and special leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience with legal and regulatory requirements in information management.
• Ability to produce reports and communication materials.

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits and assessments for compliance.
• Communicating insights and recommending improvements.
• Collaborating with staff to improve information management.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Logical and detailed approach

Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset

Self-organisation

Job description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment, as the role may close early if applications are high.

Information Specialist - Compliance

Location: RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £39,500 - £50,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.

Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV security clearance, funded by AWE. Applicants must be British Citizens resident in the UK for the past 10 years.

Hybrid working is available on an informal, non-contractual basis, typically 2 days onsite per week.

Role Overview

AWE is recruiting an Information Specialist - Compliance for the Information, Configuration & Knowledge Management group. This role involves ensuring the organisation’s compliance with legal and regulatory obligations under various information and records legislation, including ONR’s Nuclear Licence Conditions, PRA, FOIA, and UK GDPR.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting regulatory compliance, including reporting breaches.
• Delivering monitoring and reporting activities.
• Producing accurate compliance reports.
• Maintaining high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Conducting audits and assessments for compliance.
• Assessing the maturity and efficiency of information management processes.
• Gathering and summarising data related to information lifecycle management.
• Communicating insights and recommending improvements.
• Developing and managing metrics to measure IM performance.
• Supporting risk management related to information security and accessibility.
• Collaborating with staff and stakeholders to improve information management.
• Providing technical advice on records management.
• Leading activities related to information changes and improvements.
• Staying informed on external advances in the field.
• Building relationships across the business.
• Supporting compliance efforts with senior staff and records officers.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• Logical, detailed, and methodical approach.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-organisation and motivation to meet milestones.

Preferred experience:

• Working with legal, regulatory, and maturity requirements in information or records management.
• Experience with KPIs, metrics, and digital data environments.
• Producing reports and communication materials.
• Managing paper and digital records within complex environments.
• Influencing at all organisational levels.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Additional Qualities

You should be able to work calmly under changing priorities, managing your workload with initiative and enthusiasm, and meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight and 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market-leading pension scheme (9%-13%).
• Family-friendly policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Employee assistance and occupational health services.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Discounts and special leave policies.

Visit the 'Working at AWE' webpage for full benefits details.

Our Culture

We promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel valued and able to be themselves. Inclusion information is stored securely and separately, in accordance with GDPR.

Next Steps

We value potential, fit, and transferable skills, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you feel this role and our organisation are right for you, please apply.

Important Information

• Apply promptly to avoid missing out.
• Let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
• Interviews are usually conducted via Teams in one stage.

Note: You must be a British Citizen to apply.