Head of Document Control - Berkshire

Head of Document Control

Reference	208453SJF
Salary	Negotiable
City	Berkshire
Locations	South East,
Contract Type	Contract Full Time
Date Posted	04/02/2010

Job Description

Our client is currently searching for a Head of Document Control to develop, manage and improve the Document Control Process and Team.

Clearance:

Due to the urgency of this position, it is advantageous that candidates hold MOD SC Clearance.

Key Accountabilities:

- Development, management and continual improvement of the document control process in accordance with Project Procedures;
- Ensuring all document control processes are documented, communicated and delivered and that the process is subjected to periodic review and improved wherever possible;
- Maintain an active awareness of new developments and application of best practice;
- To establish key performance indicators and report each month; &
- Ensuring the Document Control Centres continues to provide a valuable function.

Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure that responsibilities, with regard to the Company's Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards, are understood and applied;
- Resource management and recruitment for Document Control;
- Management, support and development of the Document Control Team;
- Communication with the Document Management Team regarding strategy and company matters;
- Ensuring all document control procedures are reviewed on a regular basis and improvements implemented where possible, in line with RLI (Review, Learn & Improve) guidance;
- Create audit check sheets and implement as required on document control;
- Continual improvement of the document control process and related EDMS in accordance with Project Procedures;
- Engaging and supporting Project Management in support of their management activities; &
- Ensure document management is integrated with configuration management and the change control process.

Knowledge:

- Fully computer literate;
- Broad understanding of document management methodologies and tools within an enterprise environment;
- To understand the QA process applicable to document management; &
- Legislation associated with records keeping (basic level).

Experience:

- Proven record of success in building and leading a team in Document Controls;
- Must be fully versed in modern document management and project controls techniques within multi-disciplined organisation; &
- Significant Document Management Controls experience on major engineering and / or construction project work (>�300m).

Skills:

- Able to identify the Document Management requirements, resolve anomalies, employ best practises, initiate the set up, communication links and access for relevant team members;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Able to follow through and complete activities;
- Skilled at interfacing and operating in a large corporate environment;
- Strong leadership and team management track record;
- Vision, drive and energy; &
- Results focused tempered with a team centred approach.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Details: Head of Document Control