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Head of Knowledge Management and Information Governance
12 month fixed term (maternity cover)
Salary: £66,556 – £69,737 (plus London allowance of £3,566 where appropriate)
Location: Bristol or London
Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Note: we are open to queries regarding secondment for this fixed term position. For more information, please contact: recruitmentteam@officeforstudents.org.uk
We are the independent regulator of higher education in England.
We aim to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We also care about supporting and developing our staff, working together to achieve more than each of us can do alone.
We’re proud of our people, our culture and the benefits we offer. At the OfS we want to create a welcoming and engaging working environment which is free from discrimination.
We’re looking for skilled, committed people who care about students and their experience of higher education. Join us and you’ll be part of an energetic, forward-looking organisation with high ambitions and big opportunities for our people.
Job description
About the role
The purpose of the role ‘Head of Knowledge and Information Management’ is to lead the knowledge and information management (KIM) team and oversee the OfS’s functions relating to freedom of information, data protection, handling information incidents, and records management. Where candidates are suitably skilled, the role will also include acting as the OfS’s Data Protection Officer.
You’ll lead a team of experts in delivering pragmatic, risk-based advice on compliance with information rights legislation. It’s an exciting time as we’re expanding our team and enhancing our services. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and transparent culture, where dedication to our work is paramount. Through effective leadership and proactive management of the team’s diverse and complex responsibilities, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality KIM service to colleagues across the OfS and to the wider public.
Person specification
About you
We’re looking for an experienced manager who can lead and motivate a busy team of KIM experts. You’ll possess a sound understanding of the information governance frameworks that operate in a regulator or similar public body, demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of relevant KIM issues, and be able to apply that knowledge and experience in the context of the OfS’s work.
The role is well suited to a strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills. You’ll bring an innovative and risk-based approach to managing KIM activities, with the ability to manage projects to successful completion while ensuring the team balances a complex workload and competing demands. Partnering with colleagues and an understanding of the strategic context that the OfS is working within is key to success in this role.
Previous experience in providing expert advice on data protection matters is preferred, but not essential.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £66,556, Office for Students contributes £19,281 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
For mor information and to apply please visit https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1955049
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