Information Manager (HEO/SEO) - (SC Cleared) (Inside IR35)

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Job Description

The Ministry of Defence is seeking an Information Manager (HEO/SEO) to join the Defence Afghan Relocation and Resettlement (DARR) Directorate in London. This is an initial 6-month contract, and the role requires SC clearance. The DARR Directorate is responsible for supporting eligible Afghans who have assisted the UK mission in Afghanistan to relocate to the UK and begin their new lives. The Information Manager will be part of the Data and Information Management team and will play a vital role in managing and exploiting data information within the Directorate. Responsibilities include advising the team on information-related matters, drafting and delivering information management policies, maintaining registered files, providing MODNET/DII(F) Secret User Account Management, and acting as the Data Protection Adviser. Previous experience as an Information Manager or in iHub is required, as well as active SC clearance. Previous experience in data protection advisory and public sector/Defence is desirable. Disability confident - MOD guarantees to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy. This role falls under the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation and can only be worked within the UK.

10 Interview Questions You Might Get Asked

These are questions that we think might come up at some point during the interview process. It's worth prepping answers for the questions below, as well as other key areas you think will be important to secure the role.

1. Can you provide an overview of your experience as an Information Manager or iHub experience? 2. How familiar are you with the Data Protection Advisor role and its responsibilities? 3. Have you worked in the public sector or within the defense industry before? 4. Can you explain your experience in drafting and delivering IM related policies? 5. What is your understanding of Records Management and how have you implemented it in previous roles? 6. Have you worked with SharePoint Administration and Support? If so, can you provide examples of your experience? 7. How have you managed MODNET / DII(F) Secret User Account Management, Hardware and Software Management in the past? 8. Can you discuss your experience as a Data Protection Adviser and working closely with a Senior Information Officer? 9. Are you currently holding active SC Clearance? 10. How do you prioritize and manage multiple information-related tasks and responsibilities?

5 Questions You Could Ask

Based on the job description above, here are 5 questions we think you could ask during your interview. Use them as a guide to help you write your own questions.

Remember: Always have at least 5 questions prepared for the interview. If you do not, you run the risk of looking unprepared.

1. What are the specific information management challenges that the DARR Directorate is currently facing? 2. Can you provide more details about the responsibilities and tasks involved in maintaining registered files and providing MODNET / DII(F) Secret User Account Management? 3. How does the role of the Information Manager contribute to the overall goals of the DARR Directorate? 4. Are there any specific policies or guidelines that the candidate will be responsible for drafting and delivering in relation to information management? 5. Can you provide more information about the Data Protection Advisor role and how it aligns with the responsibilities of the Information Manager in the DARR Directorate?

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Company: Public Sector Resourcing

Location: London

Posted: 2023-11-18 00:00:00

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Category: IT / Computing / Software

Latitude: 51.507322

Longitude: -0.127647

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