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Principal Information Specialist

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £62,740 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Principal Information Specialist for the Information, Configuration & Knowledge Management team.

This individual will play a key role in the transformation of our information management services, ensuring that they will be fit for the future and support the organisation in meeting its delivery goals. This pivotal role will focus on the modernisation and running of our Library and Archives, digital and physical information control, information management support to the business and digitalisation of business knowledge and information - empowering individuals, driving innovation and enhancing accessibility to meet the evolving needs of our users.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

A proven ability to design and implement transformative solutions, and a strong understanding of the role that knowledge and information management services play in supporting organisational priorities
In depth knowledge of data related government digital and information requirements and emerging trends and issues, including knowledge services, Information Security and document control
Extensive experience of leading within a Digital and Data Service, able to co-ordinate and direct diverse areas of work, motivate staff and provide clear and insightful leadership for the Knowledge and Information Management community.
A strong leader who is an effective communicator, strategically minded and has demonstrable evidence of promoting teamwork, managing complex challenges, leading change and setting clear goals.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

Significant experience of working in a complex regulatory environment, with large scale information, data or oversight experience.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2/3 days onsite per week.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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