Planning Inspectorate
Information Management Officer
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Information Management Officer
Information Management Officer
The Planning Inspectorate
Job Summary
As an Information Management Officer, you’ll play a key role in enhancing how information is organised, managed, and utilised across the organisation.
You’ll contribute to developing effective information management and digital practices, working with tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to ensure structured, accessible, and efficient information handling.
Your impact will help drive:
- Better decision-making
- Stronger compliance with regulations
- Improved organisational performance
Collaborating with digital and business teams, you’ll support information governance, Freedom of Information (FOI), and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) processes.
This role offers an opportunity to build expertise in information governance, digital services, and working flexible hours.
About the Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate has a pride-filled history in ensuring a fair planning system for England, influencing lives, communities, and the economy.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
You’ll:
- Support effective information management practices by ensuring structured, compliant, and secure handling of information.
- Contribute to design and improvement of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams sites, providing clear user guidance.
- Support FOI and EIR requests by managing processes, offering advice, and assisting with responses and reviews.
- Maintain high information governance and compliance standards, including training delivery, guidance development, and process improvements.
- Work closely with multi-discipline teams (technical experts, business users) to drive organisational maturity in information management.
- Ensure information aligns with organisational priorities in a secure, accurate manner.
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Salary
- New entrants start at the minimum of the pay band (≈ Civil Service earnings).
- This role sits at HEO Grade, offering £37,579 per year.
Working Arrangements
- Standard hours: 37 hours/week (minus part-time flexibility, 30 hours+).
- Office location: Bristol office (hybrid policy; attendance flexible).
- Perks: Flexible hours, part-time options, compressed hours, remote work encouraged.
Person Specifications
Essential Criteria (Key Requirements)
- Experience in managing information workflows with cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to develop processes, training, or governance guidance for information systems.
- Proficiency in handling multiple priorities and working in ambiguous scenarios.
- Ability to collaborate in multi-discipline teams, including technical experts and end-users.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional Assessed Competencies
- Behaviours: Changing & Improving, Managing Quality Service, Working Together, Delivering at Pace
- Relevant Skills: Information governance expertise, Microsoft 365 proficiency, capability in digital tools.
Benefits
- Pension Contribution: £10,886 toward the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension (£37,579 starting salary).
- Flexible Working: Part-time, hybrid, compressed hours, and remote options.
- Family Policies: Generous parental leave, 30-day annual leave (after 5 years) + King’s Privilege Day.
- Diversity Initiatives: Commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities.
- Tech Supporting Work: Modern IT equipment (Windows 11, Microsoft 365) for seamless remote collaboration.
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Selection Process Overview
- Application (CV, Personal Statement, Lead Sift Evidence—max 250 words for: "Knowledge and experience of working with teams to support new ways of managing information.")
- Interview: Behavioural questions + presentation assessment.
Key Deadlines
- Shortlist Date: w/c 13th July 2026
- Interview Date: w/c 20th July 2026 (Remote via MS Teams)
Security & Compliance
- Right-to-work checks required (if successful).
- Discretion required on additional security protocols.
Diversity & Accessibility
- Disability Confident Scheme: Reasonable adjustments offered for qualifying candidates.
- Applications welcomed from recently convicted individuals and veterans.
For Candidates
- Visa Sponsorship: Not offered.
- Complaints Process: Channels for fair recruitment disputes available.
- 니용자문의: Email PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or contact Eleanor Shipley.
** kompani 마니아/additional info**
Interested candidates urged to:
- Visit the Planning Inspectorate Careers Page (Civil Service Jobs portal). Save this advert for personal records.
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