# Digital Information and Records Manager

**Company**: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
**Location**: Bristol, South West
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Salary**: GBP 35,895 - 42,616 per year
**Category**: Policy & Public Affairs
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a Digital Information and Records Manager to play a critical part in strengthening Defra's ability to manage digital information as a strategic asset.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on the management of assigned Information Management policies, implementing Cabinet Office requirements, and promoting best practice for information management across the department.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading on the management of assigned Information Management policies for Defra

- Managing and continuously reviewing lifecycle management processes

- Contributing to policy and best practice for Information Asset Management implementation within Defra

- Evidence gathering exercises to inform best practice and identify risks

- Leading on communications, training, and guidance for assigned areas

- Working collaboratively with the Digital Information and Records Management team to provide an enquiry service to users

- Exploring technical developments and possibilities for implementation

- Using discovery tools to locate and review Defra's information holdings

- Participating in Knowledge and Information Management governance and best practice groups

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a Knowledge, Information or Records management environment, including an awareness of the legislative requirements of a government department, as well as line and/or activity management experience.

In return for your hard work, you will receive a salary of £35,895 - £42,616 per year, plus a range of benefits including a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, 25 days' paid leave per annum rising to 30 days after five years' service, and a range of other benefits.

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## Skills

### Required
- Information Management
- Records Management
- Knowledge Management
- Communication
- Project Management

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