Station Information Knowledge Manager (IKM)

Ministry of Defence

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RAF Honington, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1EE

About the job

Job summary

Embedded within the Headquarters of RAF Honington and working directly for the Head of Establishment, the Information Knowledge Manager (IKM) post supports the unit by ensuring that information is being captured, stored, distributed, used, retained, and eventually disposed of, in accordance with the law, MOD and AIR policy and guidance. This is an opportunity to work within a high-profile and exciting environment and is vital in helping the Unit refine their processes to use information effectively.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week, part time or job share only available if full time hours can be achieved. There will be training required which will mean a stay away from home & unit.

Job description

The IKM will form part of a dedicated workforce and the primary roles include but are not limited to:

  • Co-ordinating annual external quality audits and performing internal quality audits.
  • Lead the ‘SharePoint’ and ‘MS Teams’ sites, ensuring they are accurately configured and aligned with information requirements and standard processes.
  • Responsible for maintaining and running a network of Advanced Users in IM roles and reporting to the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) on all matters to do with Information Management and Data Protection.
  • Implementing data governance frameworks.
  • Lead MODNET Secret and Official Advanced Users for RAF Honington.
  • Training & Awareness programs to include sessions to educate staff on IKM.
  • Help compile project/capability risk registers where required for Honington and to help understand the risks and mitigations.
  • Develop, produce and review the annual Station IM Plan for sign off by Head of Establishment. 
  • Other grade appropriate duties as required by the Line Manager.

Person specification

Enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated with a flexible & adaptable approach to evolving situations. Engaging, keen to learn new skills and willing to lean-in and support the wider team output during periods of high demand. Good organisational skills and able to build working relationships with key partners to promote knowledge sharing across departments to enhance organisational learning & innovation. Passionate about developing self and others.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Working Together
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Changing and Improving
  • Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

  • Working Together
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 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%
  • Access to the Gym & Pool (subject to fees)
  • Free Parking
  • On site shop & coffee shop
  • Access to Wellbeing, Support and Confidential Assistance Programmes
  • New entrants to the Civil Service, and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions, will be entitled to 25 days (equivalent in hours) paid annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Leave entitlement now includes additional allowance for public holidays.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Mark Ellis
  • Email : mark.ellis187@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk

Further information

Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.

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