Document Control and Governance Manager

Salary: £51,220 - £53,300 pa

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Two-Year Fixed Term Contract

Location: Huntingdon

Hybrid Working - we offer a flexible, agile, hybrid working pattern where you can work from home, as well as from Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service and other locations around Cambridgeshire.

 

Take your career further with a Service that puts people first.

Being part of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) isn’t just about fighting fires - it’s about also making a difference through innovation, technology and collaboration.  This is your chance to apply your skills where it really matters.  If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference all the while growing your career, CFRS could be the perfect place for you.

 

About the Role

We are looking for a Document Control and Governance Manager to help shape and embed a robust organisation-wide approach to document control and information governance. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing standards, policies, and processes that ensure information is managed effectively, consistently, and in line with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements. As the organisation's subject matter expert, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, providing assurance, and ensuring colleagues can access trusted, accurate, and well-managed information.

Working closely with our Data Protection Officer, Head of Data and Intelligence and Head of Application Support, you will build strong relationships across the organisation to drive a positive culture of information governance. You will lead the development of document management standards within SharePoint, supporting colleagues with guidance, training, and practical advice to help them manage information confidently and effectively. Through collaboration, oversight, and continuous improvement, you will help create a secure, compliant, and accessible environment where information can be relied upon to support great decision-making and service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an agile, dynamic environment, supporting a service that truly impacts the community.

 

About You

You will be a proactive and influential professional with significant experience in document control, records management, or information governance. You will have a strong understanding of governance frameworks and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical and effective solutions.

You will bring:

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Information Management, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Information Governance / Records Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience of information governance frameworks, records management, and document control principles.
• A sound understanding of data protection legislation, including GDPR, and information lifecycle management.
• Experience of working with enterprise document management systems, particularly SharePoint, including permissions, metadata, and document structures.
• Proven experience of developing and embedding governance frameworks across teams or organisations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess compliance, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.
• Experience of driving compliance, standardisation, and behavioural change across a complex organisation.

Professional qualifications in Information Governance, Records Management Data Protection, or related disciplines would be advantageous, as would experience of auditing, assurance activity, information security principles, and accessibility standards.

If you are passionate about information governance and have the expertise to drive high standards of document control and compliance, we would love to hear from you.

 

Why Choose CFRS?

At CFRS, our people are our greatest strength. We take pride in our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development.

A Service that values you:
94% of our employees care about the future of CFRS
88% are proud to work for CFRS
78% would recommend CFRS as a great place to work

A culture that inspires and motivates:
81% our people would still like to be working here in two years’ time
83% feel motivated to give their best every day
82% are satisfied with CFRS as an employer

Opportunities for growth – whether it’s learning new technologies, supporting projects, or gaining industry certifications, we support professional development every step of the way.

A culture of innovation and inclusion – we foster an environment where your ideas matter, and where every individual is valued, included, and empowered to excel.

 

When You Join CFRS, You’ll Benefit From:

• Career progression & specialist training – Whether you want to develop new skills, gain qualifications, or advance into leadership, we’ll give you the opportunities to grow.
• Health & wellbeing support – Your wellbeing matters. We provide access to mental health resources, an Employee Assistance Programme, and occupational health services to support you throughout your career.
• A culture of inclusion & belonging – We don’t expect you to fit a mould—we want you to bring your whole self to the job.
• As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, with inclusion ambassadors and networks in place to champion every member of our team.

 

Additional Rewards & Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Shield medical insurance plan
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working
• Hybrid working options
• Free on-site parking (site-specific)
• Access to Blue Light Discounts at hundreds of retailers and events

 

 

Make the move. Make a difference. Join CFRS today:

To apply for this opportunity please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification held in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk  

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered. 

Closing Date: 12noon 21 August 2026