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Apprenticeship

Information manager

Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Business and administration
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Support the delivery and management of critical information, whether digital or otherwise, in the (capital) delivery phase of an infrastructure project and the ongoing management of that information within the…

What you'd do

Develop and implement records retention and disposal schedules
Manage and maintain an EDRMS or document management system
Advise colleagues on GDPR, FOIA, and information handling best practice
Conduct information audits and risk assessments
Process subject access requests and freedom of information requests
Train staff on information management policies and procedures
Manage the physical or digital archive and disposal processes

What you'd learn

Records management lifecycle - creation, use, retention, and disposal
Information governance frameworks, standards, and legislation (GDPR, FOIA)
Classification schemes, metadata standards, and taxonomies
Electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS)
Risk management for information security breaches and data loss
Business continuity and vital records protection strategies
Change management for embedding information management culture
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