Senior Document Controller – Defence, Onsite Derby (SC)

PACE Global; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Global is seeking a Senior Document Controller for a major defence project in Derby (Midlands). The role requires three on-site days per week and travel/accommodation support for non-locals. You will manage the document control processes, ensure data integrity, and support audits within a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years in document control, be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), and possess strong attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in document control, ideally in defence, engineering or major projects.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• British National (sole nationality for this role).
• Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and document metadata controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end document control processes and version control.
• Administer and maintain EDMS (ViewPoint).
• Ensure metadata accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Produce regular reports on document status and KPI performance.
• Coordinate submissions and approvals with project teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain registers, filing structures and audit trails for information governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

ViewPoint

Job description

PACE Global is seeking a Senior Document Controller for a major defence project in Derby (Midlands). The role requires three on-site days per week and travel/accommodation support for non-locals. You will manage the document control processes, ensure data integrity, and support audits within a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years in document control, be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), and possess strong attention to detail and stakeholder management.