Digital Information and Records Officer

Posting date:	30 March 2026
Salary:	£29,715 to £34,435 per year
Additional salary information:	National: £29,715-£30,705 London: £33,350-£34,435 For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 April 2026
Location:	London
Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	455024/3

Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Chief Data Office

Defra is transforming the way it manages and exploits data and information with the objective of making better use of data and information to power decision-making, services and AI use. This is aligned with the cross-government Digital and Data Transformation Roadmap Mission 3 and aims to provide strategic direction and

governance to develop the technology, skills and culture for better use of data and information across the Defra Group. With the exponential increase of information the role of information management is critical to ensure legal compliance and the fair and ethical use of information in evidence driven decision making and artificial intelligence. The Digital Information and Records Management team is located within the Chief Data Office (CDO) in the Science and Analysis Group and reports to the Head of Information Management.

Encouraging diverse applicants

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups.

The Digital Information and Records Management Team (DIRM) is responsible for policy, governance and processes that facilitate the secure and efficient management of digital information and records throughout their lifecycle.

The post holder will play a key role in strengthening and developing Defra’s digital records lifecycle management across all of Defra’s digital platforms, predominantly Microsoft 365.

The role would suit someone with experience in Knowledge, Information and Records management with excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The post holder will need to be confident with using technology such as Microsoft 365.

Use your Information and Records management knowledge to support the Digital Information and Records Managers with information lifecycle processes by completing regular tasks and undertaking projects. Engage with users and stakeholders to provide guidance and support for Information Management best practice.

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