Information Management Officer

at  Planning Inspectorate

JOB SUMMARY

A new information management role has been created supporting the Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) Lead on a 12 month project to make information management and governance improvements within SharePoint and Teams which would enable testing of Copilot.
The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities where they live and the economy.
We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services.
For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please see the information pack attached. You can also view our careers page at Civil Service Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on their existing knowledge and experience of information management within a project environment. It would suit someone who is looking to extend their information management experience and develop their project delivery and change management skills.
You will work closely with the Records Manager and technical colleagues to understand the business and governance requirements for developing a new SharePoint information architecture.
You will engage with teams from across the organisation to understand their business needs and priorities, which will inform a phased delivery approach.
You will work with the Knowledge and Information Management Lead to identify risks and mitigating actions.
You will work with colleagues in communications and programmes and change on reporting and awareness raising campaigns.
You will have the opportunity and time to complete new learning that will assist you in your role.
You will be given time and support to balance these different tasks so you are able to bring and commit your best effort to the role.
You will be a highly organised individual who is able to work with others to provide solutions to problems.
You will be confident at proactively engaging with teams and developing positive working relationships with a range of individuals.
For full information on the role and assessment process please refer to the candidate pack attached.
Office Attendance
All of our office-based roles are contractually located at Temple Quay House in Bristol. We encourage office attendance to foster collaboration, conversation, group creativity and employee wellbeing. You will be expected to attend Temple Quay House at least 12 times a year. Depending on your role, you may be required to attend more often than 12 times a year either permanently or temporarily to ensure we deliver our services in the most efficient and effective way for our customers. If you would like to discuss our Office Attendance in more detail, please contact us at PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

DISABILITY CONFIDENT INTERVIEW SCHEME

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview under the scheme you must:

• have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential

While we will endeavour to provide you with all the appropriate information, you are the expert on your specific requirements so if you require any adjustments, you should consider the information provided about the assessment process in the candidate pack and then:

• Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. The earlier and more clearly you tell us what you need and why you need it, the more likely we are to be able to accommodate you in a timely fashion.

Existing Civil Servants should ensure that they have an in-principle agreement for a loan prior to applying.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Administration / Corporate Support
Digital
Knowledge and Information Management