Interim Head of Knowledge and Information Management

Exeter

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Role: Interim Head of Knowledge and Information Management
Contracting Authority: Public Sector
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid – Exeter 2 days per week onsite – non negotiable
IR35: Inside IR35
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Clearance: Active SC Clearance

Minimum 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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