This senior post in Welsh Government's Digital, Data and Technology group leads four teams providing information, knowledge, records and library services. The postholder is the Departmental Records Officer and Head of the department's KIM profession, overseeing e-discovery support and the library and publications archive. It also takes in copyright and re-use of public sector information, and expects at least monthly travel to the Cardiff library. Applicants need SC clearance, which requires normal UK residence for the last five years.
What the job involves
- Lead and develop the KIM profession across Welsh Government, including recruitment and continuous professional development of KIM teams
- Act as Departmental Records Officer, meeting Annex C of the section 46 Code of Practice and Public Records Act obligations
- Oversee the secure transfer of records in and out of the department during machinery of government change
- Set the strategic direction for digital information, review emerging technologies, shape digital solutions with IT colleagues, and give senior KIM input to Security Board, Collaboration Scrutiny and SDA
- Hold strategic ownership and contract management for the digital and paper records systems, including EDRMS, procurement compliance and value for money
- Manage the KIM budget, including staff costs for a team of around 35, and escalate budget risks
- Provide e-discovery services and KIM expertise to inquiry response teams, working with the Security team to meet security obligations
- Lead the strategic development of library services and the WG Publications Archive, including the use of AI
- Lead on copyright, re-use of public sector information and Crown Copyright, and act as lead contact with The National Archives
- Represent Welsh Government in UK KIM fora, cross-Civil Service groups and professional bodies
- Ensure information risks are identified and managed within the corporate risk framework, and persuade senior leaders of the importance of good information management
- Train and support Information Asset Owners and DKIMs, and lead the DKIM network
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in information and records management, or significant records and information governance and compliance experience
- Membership of, or commitment to working towards membership of, a relevant professional body such as CILIP, IRMS or ARA
Experience
- Experience of delivering records and information management solutions in a challenging environment
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of the current technical landscape and challenges in records and information management
Checks & eligibility
- SC security clearance, with normal UK residence for the last five years
- Eligibility to work in the UK under the Civil Service nationality rules
Other
- Demonstrate the Success Profile behaviours of leadership, working together, and changing and improving
- Travel to the Cardiff library at least monthly
Nice to have
- Public sector records and information governance experience
- Welsh language skills at basic level (levels 1 across reading, speaking, listening and writing), considered only if candidates score equally
What’s offered
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- 31 days annual leave, pro-rated for part-time
- Training and development opportunities
- Membership of the Welsh Government Heads of Profession Network
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Smart Working flexible working arrangement
- Green Car Scheme, subject to availability
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
