Information Appraiser

**Details**: **Reference number**: - 284784**Salary**: - £25,915 - £27,116- National £25,915 - £27,116 + Industry leading pension + Benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.**Job grade**: - Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - DEFRA - COO - Digital, Data & Technology Services**Type of role**: - Digital - Information Technology - Knowledge and Information Management**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: - 1Contents Location About the job **Benefits**: Things you need to know LocationAbout the job **Job summary**: Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food & 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. Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1,200 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. **Find out more about us on**: Defra Digital Blog LinkedIn DefraJobs **Job description**: The Information Appraisal team within Defra’s Data and Information Lifecycle team is looking for an Information Appraiser to join their team based in Alnwick office. As a central government department Defra is statutorily required by the Public Records Act to have in place a systematic approach to managing its records, and for identifying and transferring historical public records to The National Archives (TNA) for permanent preservation in line with the 20 Year Rule. **Person specification**: **Responsibilities** Actively contribute to the delivery of the annual appraisal programme by: - Conducting detailed research, interrogation of file lists and some physical file examination - Redacting and declassifying sensitive information - Cataloguing information selected for transfer to TNA **Skills and Experience** - The ability to make sound professional decisions based on research and the understanding of information-related legislation. - Analytical skills demonstrating an eye for detail. - Experience of records handling or management **Selection Process** The Civil Service marks each element of the selection process on a merit basis. You can visit the gov.uk website for further information on the Civil Service rating scale. Ensure you have tailored your CV and Personal Statement to the 'Responsibilities' and 'Skills and Experience' section of the job advert by providing examples on how you are suitable for the role using the STAR method. For further information on STAR, you can check out our Hints and Tips document. **Application** - A CV - A 500-word Personal Statement: 'Referring to the "Responsibilities and Skills and Experience' sections of the job advert, please demonstrate how you are suitable for the role by providing relevant examples." **Sift** Sift will begin shortly after the advert closes. **Interview** If successful at sift stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on the Behaviours and Technical Skills listed below. The following Behaviours will be assessed at interview: - Managing a Quality Service - Making Effective Decisions - Working Together The following Technical skills will be assessed at interview: - Knowledge and Information Management Interviews will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. For further information on Success Profiles, please visit the links below and watch our videos on DefraJobs. **Behaviours** **Experience** **Technical** **Behaviours**: We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: - Managing a Quality Service - Making Effective Decisions - Working Together **Technical skills**: We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: - Knowledge and Information Management **Benefits**: - 25 days’ leave (rising to 30 days over 5 years) plus bank holidays - A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% - Access to a range of retail discounts through the STaR platform (these include supermarket, tech, gym, holiday, phone and more) - An environment with flexible working options - Three days special leave with pay, per year, for volunteering - Funding for professional membership of a recognised professional body - Learning and development tailored to your role - A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity - Cycle to work scheme - Health cash plan to help you manage health costs for a reduced monthly fee - Access to the Employ