Public Sector Digital Information & Records Manager

Government Recruitment Service; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Digital Information and Records Manager to join Defra's Digital Information and Records Management team in York. The role focuses on treating digital information as a strategic asset, ensuring compliance with Public Records Act, Data Protection Act, and FOI while delivering the 2030 Roadmap.

You will lead information governance, lifecycle management, and training, coordinating with Defra colleagues and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Information professional with a track record of managing digital information and providing user support.
• Experience with information governance and records management.
• Awareness of Public Records Act, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead on management of Information Management policies across Defra and participating organisations.
• Review and improve lifecycle management processes for efficiency and usability.
• Contribute to Information Asset Management implementation and best practices.
• Coordinate communications, training and guidance for assigned areas.
• Support an enquiry service and maintain an information portal for self-service.
• Engage with business areas and stakeholders to drive information governance initiatives.
• Explore technical developments including AI, updates and service automation.
• Use discovery tools to review information holdings as part of lifecycle management.
• Participate in Knowledge and Information Management governance groups.
• Contribute to delivery of the Chief Data Office Roadmap and Defra objectives.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Digital Information and Records Manager to join Defra's Digital Information and Records Management team in York. The role focuses on treating digital information as a strategic asset, ensuring compliance with Public Records Act, Data Protection Act, and FOI while delivering the 2030 Roadmap.

You will lead information governance, lifecycle management, and training, coordinating with Defra colleagues and partner organisations.