> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2436387-head-of-knowledge-management](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2436387-head-of-knowledge-management). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Knowledge Management - **Company:** Coaction Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Document Management Systems, Knowledge Management, Knowledge-Based Systems, Metadata, Enterprise Search - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/head-of-knowledge-management/coaction-recruitment-ltd-job107877793 ## About the Role * Strong Knowledge Management experience within a law firm or professional services environment * Experience delivering Knowledge Management projects or transformation * Good understanding of legal knowledge, precedents and know-how * Experience working with knowledge systems, document management and/or enterprise search * Strong stakeholder management and change management skills Experience with iManage / Insight+, Knowledge Lawyers / PSLs, metadata, governance, Legal Tech or AI would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Manager, Senior Knowledge Manager, Head of Knowledge, Knowledge Lawyer or PSL who wants to take ownership of a strategic Knowledge Management function and help build it from the ground up. ## Description Our client, a leading UK law firm ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the country, is seeking a Head of Knowledge Management to establish and develop a modern Knowledge Management function across the firm. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a firm-wide Knowledge Management transformation, moving the business from fragmented knowledge practices towards a consistent, technology-enabled approach. The Head of Knowledge Management will lead the Knowledge Management strategy from discovery through to implementation and adoption, covering legal know-how, precedents, templates, governance, search and knowledge sharing. Working closely with Partners, Practice Groups, Knowledge Lawyers, IT, Data, AI and Innovation teams, the Head of Knowledge Management will help shape how knowledge is captured, maintained, found and reused across the firm. ## Related Videos - [Same Tower, New Confusion: The Tower of Babel 2.0](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100101-same-tower-new-confusion-the-tower-of-babel-2-0) - [Building an AI-Ready Content Lake: Scaling RAG and Document AI Beyond Demos](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1977-building-an-ai-ready-content-lake-scaling-rag-and-document-ai-beyond-demos) - [The Future of Knowledge Retention: AI-Driven HR Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100047-the-future-of-knowledge-retention-ai-driven-hr-transformation) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Hybrid AI: Next Generation Natural Language Processing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/436-hybrid-ai-next-generation-natural-language-processing) - [From conversational job search to AI agents, must we reinvent recruitment?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100252-from-conversational-job-search-to-ai-agents-must-we-reinvent-recruitment) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [13 AI Tools You Have to Try](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/219-13-ai-tools-you-have-to-try) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Who Owns Your Content in the Age of LLMs?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/610-who-owns-your-content-in-the-age-of-llms)