ITSM Knowledge Content & Quality Assurance Manager

Government Recruitment Service; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Defra’s ITSM Knowledge Management Practice Office within Group Infrastructure & Operations (GIO) seeks an experienced Knowledge Content & Quality Assurance Manager. You will push forward knowledge quality, content governance, and service adoption while expanding automation in ServiceNow and AI-enabled solutions.

The role involves implementing the Knowledge Roadmap, embedding design standards, and governance, with line management for 1–2 HEO colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading knowledge management initiatives.
• Ability to implement governance and assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Knowledge Roadmap for ITSM Knowledge Management.
• Embed content design standards and governance practices.
• Lead and develop one to two HEO colleagues; manage performance and priorities.
• Support expansion of automation within ServiceNow and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge management

Content governance

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

ITSM Knowledge Content & Quality Assurance Manager

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

Find out more about DDTS:

Defra digital, data and technology blog

LinkedIn

Defra Jobs

We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1

Shape the Future of IT Service Management Knowledge, Automation and AI

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Management professional to join the ITSM Knowledge Management Practice Office within Group Infrastructure & Operations (GIO).

As we continue our transformation towards a user-centred service model, this role will be instrumental in driving the next phase of our Knowledge Management strategy. You will support the ITSM Knowledge Management Lead with improving knowledge quality, content governance and service adoption, while supporting the expansion of automation capabilities within the ServiceNow platform and the integration of AI-enabled solutions.

You will work on the implementation of the Knowledge Roadmap, embedding content design standards, driving governance and assurance activities, and ensuring knowledge remains a strategic asset that supports operational performance. The role includes line management responsibility for one to two HEO colleagues and requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence how knowledge is created, managed and consumed across the organisation, ensuring colleagues and customers have seamless access to accurate, searchable and actionable information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £44,052 to £48,168 a year Hours: Full-time Location: York Job type: Temporary Posting date: 11 Nov 2026 Closing date: 24 Nov 2026

Summary

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

Find out more about DDTS:

Defra digital, data and technology blog

LinkedIn

Defra Jobs

We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1

Shape the Future of IT Service Management Knowledge, Automation and AI

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Management professional to join the ITSM Knowledge Management Practice Office within Group Infrastructure & Operations (GIO).

As we continue our transformation towards a user-centred service model, this role will be instrumental in driving the next phase of our Knowledge Management strategy. You will support the ITSM Knowledge Management Lead with improving knowledge quality, content governance and service adoption, while supporting the expansion of automation capabilities within the ServiceNow platform and the integration of AI-enabled solutions.

You will work on the implementation of the Knowledge Roadmap, embedding content design standards, driving governance and assurance activities, and ensuring knowledge remains a strategic asset that supports operational performance. The role includes line management responsibility for one to two HEO colleagues and requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence how knowledge is created, managed and consumed across the organisation, ensuring colleagues and customers have seamless access to accurate, searchable and actionable information.

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