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Head of Knowledge and Information Management

Heat Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for an Interim Head of Knowledge and Information Management in the public sector, with a contract length of 6 months and a hybrid work location in Exeter, requiring 2 days onsite per week.
  • The position is inside IR35, and the pay rate is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
  • Candidates must hold active SC Clearance and have significant experience in leading a team of specialists in Knowledge and Information Management within complex organizations.
  • The role requires strong influencing and decision-making skills at the Board level, as well as evidence of effective collaboration and communication to achieve shared objectives.
  • Desirable qualifications include experience in data governance frameworks, compliance roles, and knowledge of environmental science data management challenges.

Role: Interim Head of Knowledge and Information ManagementContracting Authority: Public SectorContract Length: 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid - Exeter 2 days per week onsite - non negotiableIR35: Inside IR35Pay Rate: NegotiableClearance: Active SC ClearanceMinimum requirement:

  • Active SC Clearance
  • Experience in leading a team of specialists in KIM, in a complex organisation and in an uncertain and fast changing environment. Developing strategic plans, prioritising and directing team-led activities, building a common direction
  • Experience in influencing and decision making up to Board level in connection with KIM or data governance related initiatives affecting multiple areas of the organisation
  • Evidence of effective collaborative working and communication skills to build and maintain networks and communities, bringing people together to achieve shared common objectives
  • Experience in directing activities to evolve and mature how knowledge, information and data assets are identified and managed, working with others to influence, enable and support business aims
  • Evidence of working autonomously at pace to solve problems and address risks and issues

Desirable:

  • Experience in acting as a DRO or a similar role responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation
  • Experience in working with ISO standards in relation to knowledge and information management
  • Experience in setting up and facilitating Communities of Practice or similar forums for specialist practitioners to drive peer learning and knowledge sharing and to solve complex business problems.
  • Experience in working with data governance frameworks and/or data management best practice such as DAMA-UK
  • An understanding of the challenges of managing weather and climate (environmental science) data

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.