Role: M365 Information Governance Specialist Contract Length: 12 Months initially Location: Remote (must be able to travel to London office as required) IR35: Inside Rate: £675/day

Candidates MUST be based within a commutable distance

Essential:

Strong knowledge of information and records management principles, including ISO15489.

Expertise in applying information governance controls within M365

Public Sector experience, predominantly with records management experience

Experience designing information lifecycle models, including retention and labelling strategies. The role: This role will work on an M365 programme of work that seeks to implement technical controls to minimise information and security risk. The candidates must have a solid understanding of information and records management, and how key principles such as ISO15489 translates into modern, digital tools such as those included in the M365 stack.

Act as a subject matter expert on information controls within M365, from discovery and design through to implementation and assurance in managing the corporate record in M365.

Lead the design of information lifecycle mechanisms, including retention and record labelling strategies, aligned to policy, legislative requirements and risk appetite.

Define information governance requirements for M365 apps (e.g. SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), translating policy and records management needs into clear, implementable designs for tech colleagues.

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and deliver a revised M365 culture, improving user behaviours through training, engagement and key educational resources.

Identify information risk, gaps and edge cases (e.g. exclusions, complex retention scenarios) and escalate appropriately through governance and assurance routes.

Contribute to the development of supporting policy and guidance to embed sustainable information governance in M365.

Engage with programme boards and stakeholder forums to provide assurance and expert advice on information management decisions. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181 Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.