Location
Cumbria, within an integrated client team operating in a secure and highly regulated Defence environment.

Hours
Full Time (hybrid working options available)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are seeking an Associate Director - Information Management to join our Defence team supporting a major long-term programme operating within air system and Defence environments. This role will lead the development and delivery of Information Management (IM) strategies, standards, and processes aligned with ISO 19650 and the Mace Way, while establishing and managing the IM function across the project and programme.

The role is due to commence in late autumn to early winter and involves:
- Defining and delivering IM strategies, standards (including ISO 19650) and processes within Mace Way and for client-facing projects.
- Establishing and managing the project/programme IM function following the defined strategies, standards and processes.
- Executing assurance and quality control of documents and artefacts submitted and stored.
- Providing expert technical and functional advice and contributing to the global Digital Centre of Excellence, including its body of knowledge.
- Proactively contributing to bids with IM strategies and solutions to drive successful delivery.
- Managing a large team or multiple teams of direct reports, fostering behaviours that achieve success and key performance indicators (KPIs), including a culture of continuous improvement.
- Providing performance management, technical and career development, and coaching.
- Working collaboratively towards net zero carbon transition goals and sharing responsibility for identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Benefits include car allowance, hybrid working, medical health cover, life insurance, income protection insurance, pension scheme, discretionary annual salary reviews, family friendly policies, and generous leave entitlements including 22 days annual leave plus additional Mace days, Christmas shutdown, and service-related leave increments.

Mace values safety first, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for people to excel. We are an inclusive employer welcoming diverse candidates and open to flexible working arrangements where suitable.

Experience
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.
- Leadership experience in information management across multiple projects/programmes.
- Expertise in information architecture, naming, numbering, filing, and ISO 19650 standards.
- Subject matter expert in key IM software such as Aconex, Viewpoint, Business Collaborator, or equivalents.
- Technical qualifications and certifications such as APM IM or Associate of Information Managers (or equivalent).

About you
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes in a secure and regulated environment.
- Passionate about sustainability and contributing to net zero carbon initiatives.

Qualifications
- Relevant technical certifications in Information Management (e.g., APM IM) or equivalent.
- Demonstrable knowledge and application of ISO 19650 standards.
- Security clearance eligibility is essential.