Knowledge and Information Manager

CompanyCompanies House

LocationCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Posted At1/7/2026

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IT managers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a person who is passionate about managing information effectively and ensuring its accessibility and compliance with the law. If you're comfortable working with leaders across the organisation, we'd love for you to join the team.

We're looking for someone to advise on information management strategies, to champion good record management practice, to make the most of new opportunities to enhance data governance, and to monitor compliance with Knowledge and Information Management standards and Data Protection legislation.

Job description

The main duties of the role will include:

Developing, reviewing, and maintaining organisational KIM policies and procedures
Carrying out compliance audits of records management practices
Reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments, Records of Processing Activity, and Retention Policies to ensure accuracy, currency, and full compliance with Data Protection legislation
Supporting the development and implementation of a knowledge and records management framework that includes structures and processes for governance

Providing clear advice and guidance to staff and senior managers regarding information handling, information lifecycle management, and policy interpretation

Supporting the Senior KIM Manager in managing the organisation’s information lifecycle from creation to disposal

Identifying, recording, and managing risks relating to information and records management to support the Senior Information Risk Owners

Delivering training and awareness sessions to ensure staff understand their obligations and best practices in information management and data privacy

Advising on appropriate retention and disposal schedules

Responding to personal data incidents and breaches as required

Providing advice and guidance to colleagues on drafting data sharing agreements and MOUs, and managing and documenting such agreements

Ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act, supporting the completion of regular transfers to The National Archives of physical and digital holdings

About the team

The Knowledge and Information (KIM) Team sits in the Data Directorate and is concerned with ensuring that Companies House complies with its obligations under Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Public Records legislation. This includes supporting the organisation with data protection advice on project, policy and operational matters, turning round subject access, FOI and data protection requests, and meeting our duties relating to record retention. There is also a requirement to ensure that we have, and can demonstrate, appropriate measures to ensure that knowledge and information is managed in a way that is secure, proportionate, and can be used to best effect.

Where you will be working

You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life.

Working Hours

Due to the nature of this role and team structure, this is only a full-time position of 37 hours per week.

Person specification

The successful candidate will:

Have a good understanding of information access and data protection regimes, including relevant legislation
Have a good understanding of the digital information management landscape
Be a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail
Have excellent interpersonal skills, enabling them to develop and maintain positive working relationships
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work with individuals at all levels to ensure policies and procedures are followed
Have strong drafting skills, enabling them to identify key issues and communicate advice in a way that’s clear and tailored to the audience.

Be able to oversee and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, prioritising workload and meeting challenging deadlines.

Desirable criteria

A recognised qualification in records management, information management, or equivalent experience

To be eligible for this role you also need to meet our Nationality requirements which are outlined below and also successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain (SC) you will need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years.

Companies House also cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.

Next Steps

Join us at Companies House and experience the difference of working within a culture that values you, not only as an employee, but as an integral part of our Companies House team.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

Flexible working arrangements that empower you to strike a perfect balance between your professional and personal life.

30 Days Annual Leave and 8 Bank Holidays and 1 Privilege Day.

Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of averaging 28.97%.

Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.

If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk.

This role closes on 21 January 2026 at 23:55.