Knowledge Information Manager

Public Sector Resourcing

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 64,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Group income protection

38 days annual leave

Flexible working

Professional development & training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Great British Energy is recruiting a Knowledge Information Manager to build and lead the information governance function. You will develop and deliver information governance plans that meet the organisation's needs now and in the future, including a potential Data Protection Officer role.

You will work with stakeholders to implement policies, respond to information requests, and ensure legal compliance across information rights, privacy and data protection.

Qualifications

Experience leading development and maintenance of data systems.
Deep knowledge of data protection, information rights, records management and information risk.
Operational information governance management in public or private sector.
Ability to lead multi-faceted projects and collaborate with stakeholders.
Ability to develop practical risk management and compliance solutions.
Discretion handling sensitive information and awareness of commercial sensitivities.
Able to anticipate FOI/EIR and privacy compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead governance and use of information across the organisation.
Act as Data Protection Officer in due course.
Manage Information Rights Requests under UK GDPR.
Maintain and publish information handling policies and procedures.
Develop privacy notices and an overall privacy policy.
Monitor effectiveness of information handling policies.
Identify and address information risks.
Provide guidance on transparency and data sharing.

Skills

Data governance

Information rights

Records management

Stakeholder liaison

Data protection

Privacy by design

Education

Information/Records management qualifications

Tools

SharePoint

Collaboration platforms

Content migration

Job description

Job Title: Knowledge Information Manager

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £64,000 - £69,000

Reporting to: Chief Digital & Information Officer

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means

Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

This is an exciting time to join Great British Energy as it is a new organisation operating in a 'start-up' environment. The post-holder will help build the compliance function at GBE.

The role of Knowledge and Information Manager will involve the development and delivery of information governance plans and solutions that fit the needs of the organisation now and into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

The Knowledge and Information Manager will provide leadership on and be responsible for the effective management, governance, and use of information across GBE and records management regulation.
Acting, in due course, as GBE's Data Protection Officer.
management of Information Rights Requests, including Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Subject Requests under UK GDPR and Data Protection law;
maintenance of the wider information rights framework e.g. GBE's publication scheme;
developing GBE information handling policies and procedures that support compliant decisions;
developing GBE's wider information handling compliance infrastructure e.g. internal review processes; information retention policies; privacy notices and an overall privacy policy;
monitoring effectiveness of these policies and procedures;
ensuring information risks are identified, recorded and addressed;
providing expert advice and guidance in relation to transparency, ICO Codes of Practice, information sharing, and data protection practice;
working closely with key stakeholders to raise awareness of GBE's Freedom of Information and transparency obligations, advise on the use of exemptions, and ensure responses are timely and legally compliant;
acting as a change agent to ensure that information handling during the transition of GBE from DESNZ is supported with robust plans that take account of the evolving context;
acting as part of the wider compliance function as a team-player, willing to step-in across the function to ensure excellent customer service and delivery;
promoting and embedding a positive compliance culture

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

experience in leading and managing the development and maintenance of data systems;
in-depth knowledge and practical experience in data protection, information rights, records management, and information risk;
experience in an operational information governance management role in the public or private sector;
experience in managing multi-faceted projects;
the ability to lead collaboratively, working with a range of stakeholders;
the ability to develop practical solutions to a range of risk management, compliance and internal control issues;
an awareness of commercial sensitivities and the ability to handle information discreetly;
the ability to anticipate and evaluate potential FOI/ EIR, privacy and data protection compliance challenges at an operational level (with reference to wider organisational structures and business processes etc);
strong inter-personal and communication skills;
the ability to work flexibly in an evolving context.

Desirable:

Information / Records Management qualifications (e.g. archives, information science, records management)
Digital or data-related training, particularly where roles span SharePoint, collaboration platforms, or content migration
Project or change management training, where KIM roles support migrations or behavioural change

Personal Qualities:

Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer: