Asset Information Assurance Lead

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one of the governments largest public service departments with a sizeable annual budget, serving over 20 million citizens.

The estate spans1.4 million square metresacross800+ sitesand supports around78,000 colleagues.

Our vision includes DWPcolleagues,supply chain, partners and,most fundamentally, the customers theDepartment exists to serve. They are the reasonfor our existence.

We are responsible for theday-to-day operationof our vast Estate by managing a private sector supply chain that delivers essential services such as Security Guarding, Maintenance, Property and Leasehold Management, Construction, Cleaning and Facilities Management.

DWP Estates is not just about maintaining buildings - its about transformation. Our strategic goals include:

• Transitioning to a smaller, more affordable, and adaptable estateto meet future needs
• Investing in infrastructurethrough planned replacement works
• Embedding sustainabilityin line with Government Greening Commitments (GGCs)
• Delivering cost-effective serviceswhile maintaining high standards
• Creating a professional, best-in-class working cultureacross the Government Property profession

Our Estates strategy ambitions have been refreshed to take us through to 2030:

OPTIMISE: Continue to transition to a more affordable and adaptable DWP estate that creates productive environments

INVEST: Investment in an improved environment that better meets the needs of customers and colleagues and minimises service disruption

SUPPORT the drive for sustainability throughout DWP

DELIVER: Expertly deliver improving, cost-effective services for DWP

THRIVE: Continue to develop a working culture for DWP Estates that is best in class across government

There is no better time to join the award winning DWP Estates team.

The Asset Information Management (AIM) team are responsible for the development of DWPs Building Information Management strategy, associated documentation, project requirements and assurance management. The team are responsible for governance and subsequent assurance on project work which supports the data needed by Asset Management colleagues., Asset Information Management Support

• Support the capture, review, validation and maintenance of asset information across the DWP Estate.
• Assist with the management of BIM datasets, asset registers, information trackers and associated records.
• Manage the team to assure asset information submissions, identify gaps, inconsistencies, duplication or non-compliance with agreed information standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of structured asset information needed for operational, compliance and lifecycle management purposes through leveraging ISO19650.
• Help ensure that asset information is reliable, traceable and suitable for use by Estates, FM, project delivery and operational stakeholders.
• Responsible for facilitating the effective transfer of asset information from project delivery into Facilities Management and operational teams, ensuring that asset data, models, drawings and technical documentation are complete, accurate and fit for purpose to support operation, maintenance, compliance and lifecycle management of the estate.

BIM and Information Assurance

• Support the application of BIM and information management principles across relevant Estates projects and programmes.
• Assist in checking supplier and project information submissions against agreed requirements, including information deliverables, naming conventions, metadata and documentation standards.
• Contribute to assurance activity linked to project handover, O&M information, drawings, models, asset data and related documentation.
• Identify information quality issues and support corrective actions with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Help promote compliance with relevant standards and good practice, including ISO 19650 principles where applicable.

Data Quality and Information Governance

• Manage data quality checks to improve the accuracy, completeness and consistency of asset information.
• Maintain trackers, logs and evidence records to support auditability and assurance.
• Support the development of standardised processes, templates and guidance for asset information management.
• Assist in monitoring the status of information deliverables, actions, risks and dependencies.
• Escalate recurring data or process issues to AIM Team leadership with clear evidence and suggested corrective action.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across Estates, project delivery, FM, commercial, compliance and operational teams.
• Liaise with suppliers and delivery partners to resolve information queries and improve the quality of submissions.
• Support conversations with key stakeholders to clarify requirements, gather evidence and progress outstanding actions.
• Communicate information issues clearly, using structured updates, trackers and concise written summaries.
• Contribute to a culture of openness, consistency and continuous improvement across AIM activities.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Support the preparation of progress updates, dashboards, summary reports and management information for AIM Team leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve information processes, reduce duplication and strengthen governance.
• Contribute to lessons learned activity and continuous improvement reviews.
• Support the development of practical tools, checklists and guidance that help embed AIM requirements across projects and operations.
• Promote the use of accurate asset information as a strategic enabler for better estate management and decision-making.

Key Deliverables

The post holder is expected to contribute to the delivery of:

• Accurate and maintained asset information records.
• Completed information quality checks and assurance reviews.
• Clear evidence logs supporting audit and governance requirements.
• Improved consistency in AIM processes, templates and reporting.
• Timely support to projects and stakeholders on information requirements.
• Identification and escalation of data quality risks, issues and dependencies.
• Practical contributions to AIM maturity, BIM alignment and operational handover improvements.
• Line Management duties., All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single virtual video interview.

There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed in the essential criteria.

You will also be asked additional questions to validate your knowledge which will be measured against the essential criteria as specified in the vacancy. Your will also be asked some Behaviour & Strength questions.

Currently the sift is scheduled to take place w/c 10th August 2026and interview dates w/c 24th August 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually and dates are subject to change., Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary.

Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website.

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Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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• Strong knowledge of Asset Information Management (AIM), Building Information Management (BIM) and Information Management principles, including ISO 19650, the IMI Framework, Government Soft Landings (GSL) and Golden Thread approach.
• Experienced in developing, managing, reviewing and assuring structured asset information, technical documentation and BIM data, including 3D model reviews and validation against defined information requirements.
• Skilled in asset data validation, quality assurance, information governance, audit activities and compliance monitoring, with the ability to identify risks, inconsistencies, gaps and non-conformities within information submissions.
• Proven ability to develop and improve processes, controls and governance arrangements that support compliance, reporting, analytics, trend analysis and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, capable of assessing technical information and data to support evidence-based decision-making and organisational objectives. This should include visualising this for senior leadership
• Experienced in multidisciplinary estates, construction, facilities management and asset management environments, promoting best practice and ensuring adherence to policies, standards and procedures
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, consultants, delivery partners and senior leaders, and confidently present complex information to a variety of audiences
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate activities, support colleagues and deliver high-quality outcomes to demanding timescales.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint and digital information management platforms, including Power BI, with experience maintaining records, dashboards, trackers, reports and performance insights.

Desirable

• Strong experience using and managing information within Common Data Environments, including the associated processes, controls and day-to-day information governance requirements.
• Awareness of Government Soft Landings and the importance of operational outcomes from project delivery, and an understanding of the need for O&M documentation, as-built information, asset registers as part of project handover requirements.
• Experience developing or contributing to BIM strategy principles for a large-scale estate, preferably within a government department or similarly complex organisation.
• Experience dealing with technical, legal or regulatory issues at both policy and practical delivery level.
• Experience developing procurement strategies for new technologies within government procurement frameworks.
• Experience supporting the integration of asset information outputs into operational systems, business-as-usual processes and estate management functions., * Applicable Degree or suitable Industry experience (e.g. Architecture Degree or Post Graduate, MSc Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and Design, or Government Soft Landings).
• Relevant Project Management Qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
• Achieved or working towards a qualification in Information Management.
• Industry relevant Chartered Status

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service, Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
• Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service.
• Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
• An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use., If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note:

• If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health).
• If DWP makes an offer of an alternative role or location to that which you originally applied for, and you decline that offer, you will be able to remain on the reserve list.

Disability Confident Scheme

If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.

Reasonable Adjustments

We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.

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Integrity, plagiarism and Civil Service Principles

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles.

Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words.

Examples of plagiarism can include:

• Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own
• Copying content or answers from an online or published source that is not your own