>    HELP DELIVER THE UK e-GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME -
>    A NUMBER OF POSTS AVAILABLE
>
>
>  The UK Public Record Office (PRO) is expanding its electronic records
>  team to support its work in achieving electronic records management
>  across government.  We now have a number of posts available in this
>  team which are suited to people with a range of skills and experience
>  in the information management field.  The PRO's e-records programme
>  is a core element of the e-Government agenda and one which has the
>  attention of ministers and civil servants at the highest levels.
>
>  Successful applicants will have a unique opportunity to influence the
>  shaping of cross-government information and records management.
>  You will be developing information management policies and
>  applications, supporting and guiding innovation and progress across
>  all government organisations. The work of the e-records programme
>  covers all forms of electronic records, including website, Intranet
>  and structured database systems and datasets, as well as office
>  documents.
>
>  The appointments will be made initially for a limited period of
>  up to 12 months, although there may be the opportunity of
>  extension or permanency.
>
>  See below for further details and for information
>  on how to apply.
>
>
>
> PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE (WEST LONDON)
>
> Posts in the Electronic Records Team
> Records Management Department
>
> Salary: dependent on skills and level of experience
>
>
> Posts available
>
> The Public Record Office (PRO) is expanding its electronic records team
> to support its work in achieving electronic records management across
> government.  We now have a number of posts available in this team which
> are suited to people with a range of skills and experience in the
>  information management field.
>
> Background
>
> One of the fundamental aims of the Public Record Office (PRO)
>  is to advise government departments on information management
>  and policy issues.  This has achieved particular prominence in
>  recent months as all government departments and agencies
> prepare to introduce electronic document and records management.
> This is a core element of the e-Government agenda and one which
> has the attention of ministers and civil servants at the highest levels.
> The PRO is working closely with the Office of e-Envoy to ensure
>  information management is fully integrated with plans for e-business
>  and electronic service delivery.
>
> The e-records programme, located within Records Management
> Department (RMD), is primarily focused on ensuring government
> achieves the Modernising Government target that, by 2004
>  "all newly-created public records in government departments
> will be electronically stored and retrieved." The Electronic Records
>  Team is responsible for delivering the e-records programme,
> which involves:
> *     defining formal policy and standards - the foundation for all
> departments and agencies
> *     supporting government departments and agencies in their activities
> by providing advice and guidance and developing practical toolkits
> *     monitoring progress against defined milestones on the route to 2004
> *     helping to develop and share knowledge and expertise, internally and
> externally
> *     testing software products against the PRO's statement of functional
> requirements
>
>
>
>
> Role of these posts
> Records Management Department is looking for people who
> can contribute to and support activities within the e-records
> programme. These are newly created posts which will provide
> individuals with experience of a fast developing area which is central
> to the progress of electronic government.
> Successful applicants will have a unique opportunity to influence
> the shaping of cross-government information and records systems
> management, and to develop information management policies
> and applications, supporting and guiding innovation and progress
>  across all government organisations.
>
> The work of the e-records programme covers all forms of electronic
> records, including website, Intranet and structured database systems
>  and datasets, as well as office documents. The postholders are likely
>  to be involved in many or all of these aspects.
> The appointments will be made initially for a limited period
> of up to 12 months.
> There may be the opportunity of extension or permanency.
>
> Main responsibilities
> The postholders will work closely with other members of the
> Electronic Records Team, supporting a range of activities that
> may be drawn from all areas of the e-records programme.
>  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to undertake
> specific small projects with defined outcomes, for which they
>  will have particular responsibility.
>
> Depending on skills, interests and experience, postholders
>  will undertake some of the following:
> *     taking part in the formal evaluation and testing of electronic
> records management system packages - this is a highly successful
> and influential programme with suppliers continually coming
> forward for PRO approval
> *             administering and helping to develop use of the electronic
>  records management system (TRIM Captura) installed in Records
> Management Department
> *     contributing to the development of tools and
> resources for use in implementing electronic records management
> in government departments
> *     developing case studies and capturing 'lessons learned'
> in departmental progress
> *     assisting with the monitoring of progress in government
>  departments towards the 2004 target
> *     assisting with the technical evaluation of electronic
>  record sets selected for transfer to the PRO
> *     other duties as applicable
>
>
> Person specification
> Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
> Essential
> *     understanding of information management
> principles and their application in practice
> *     good logical and analytical abilities in thinking and expression
> *     ability to co-operate flexibly as part of a team
> *     good IT literacy skills
> *     good oral and written communication skills
>
>
> Desirable
> *     interest in the public sector information environment
> *     experience and/or qualification in information management, records
> management, or an equivalent field
> *     practical experience in use of office and/or database systems
> *     willingness to develop understanding of newly emerging technologies
> and their application
>
> Method of application
> If you are interested in applying to work in the Electronic Records
> Team, you are invited to call Stephen Harries, head of the team,
>  to discuss the opportunities in greater details.   He can be contacted
> on 020 8876 3444 or by email to [log in to unmask]
> To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining
> why you are interested, what you can offer and the salary range
> you would hope to attract, to The Personnel Department, PRO,
> Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU, and making clear you are
> applying for the Electronic Records Team posts. Electronic
> applications can be e-mailed to [log in to unmask]
> The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 July 2001.
>
>
>
> Length of Contract:
> One year appointment, with opportunities for longer or permanent posts.
>
> Salary:
> Dependent on skills and experience.
>
> Hours:
> In general, standard working hours apply, but for certain posts
> and subject to the discretion and business needs of the Office,
> a flexible working hours scheme (FWH) operates.  Staff
> participating in this scheme will work 36 per week
> excluding meal breaks.
>
> Staff eligible for FWH are required to commence and
> finish duty between the core times of 07:00 to 10:00
> and 16:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday.   Contractual working
> requirements will be advised to all staff members
>
> Probation:
> 12 month probationary period applies
>
> Holidays:
> 22 days annual leave per calendar year, rising to 25 days
> after 1 years' service, plus 10.5 days  public and privilege leave per
> annum.
>
> Retirement Age:
> The standard age of retirement is 60 years.
>
> Benefits:
> Non-contributory pension scheme
> Childcare Voucher facilities (after 1 years service)
> Sports & social club facilities
> Subsidised staff restaurant
> Opportunities for training and development supported by Investors in
>  People (IiP) accreditation
> Learning Resource Centre
>
> Selection:
> Selection will be by interview.
>
> Nationality Rules:
> Applicants must be British or Commonwealth citizens with the right to work
> in the UK,
> or nationals of states of the European Union.
>
> Contact:
> The Personnel Department, PRO, Kew, Richmond,
> Surrey TW9 4DU or telephone on 020-8392-5335 (24 hour answer phone)
> or e-mail [log in to unmask]
>
> Closing date for applications is 25 July 2001
>
> For more information about the PRO visit our web site
> at http://www.pro.gov.uk
> The Public Record Office aims to be an
> Equal Opportunities Employer.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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