Information Management Lead - Aberdeen - ref. o51423419
We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
About the Role:
As the Information Management Lead, you’ll play a key role in transforming how critical information is managed across a dynamic and fast-paced energy operator. You’ll lead and support an established Document Control team, driving improvements that make it easier for people to find, trust, and use the information they need.This isn’t just about maintaining existing systems – it’s about setting new standards, identifying quick wins, and embedding best practices that improve project delivery, safety, and compliance. You'll work closely with third parties and internal teams, acting as the subject matter expert for all things Information Management and Document Control, and influencing change at every level of the organisation.
As the Information Management Lead, you will:
- Provide leadership and direction to the existing Document Control team
- Review current IM/DC practices and implementing high-impact “quick wins”
- Draft, refining, and gain buy-in for improved IM/DM processes and documentation
- Influence at every level – from third-party suppliers to C-Suite decision-makers, your voice will shape culture and compliance.
- Act as the subject matter expert across Information Management and Document Control
- Support the development of best-in-class standards and procedures, aligned with energy sector norms
- Lead with purpose – coaching and mentoring others to build a future-fit IM function that scales with the business.
Requirements
What you'll bring:
- A degree in Information Management (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- A background in records, document, or data management
- Experience leading teams – ideally including contractors and third-party suppliers
- Proven expertise with OpenText Documentum and other EDMS platforms
- Confidence in drafting, presenting, and rolling out processes and proposals
- Familiarity with Oil & Gas document control standards
- A sharp eye for organisation and a genuine passion for improving how people work
- Project Management certification (PRINCE2, APM, or similar advantageous)
Benefits
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:
- Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
- Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
- A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….
If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your perspective and potential are important to us.
If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.