Document Controller - 9-Month Maternity Cover
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid, 3 days office or site based and 2 days working from home<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> Circa 32,000 per annum ( 123.64 per day)<br> <strong>Contract:</strong> 9-month maternity cover<br> <strong>Holiday Allowance:</strong> 28 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm</p> <p>We are looking for an experienced Document Controller to join one of the UK's largest civils projects on a nine-month maternity cover contract.</p> <p>This hybrid position involves supporting the maintenance, filing, archiving and retrieval of project records using electronic document management systems (EDMS).</p> <p>The role would suit someone with strong document control experience, ideally gained within an engineering, construction, infrastructure or major projects environment.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>As Document Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate project records within the EDMS, ensuring documentation is correctly filed, archived, retrievable and kept up to date.</p> <p>You will also support the wider business with document management processes, reporting, inbox requests and good document control practice.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Maintain entries within the EDMS, including scanning, filing and archiving project documents in line with document management controls, standards and procedures</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure metadata and document information within the EDMS is accurate, complete and up to date</p> </li> <li> <p>Retrieve project records and files from archives and the EDMS promptly and accurately</p> </li> <li> <p>Support departments with document lifecycle management, ensuring a clear audit trail for document approval</p> </li> <li> <p>Check the quality of submitted deliverables and ensure documentation is correctly managed</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide reports and management information in response to business requests</p> </li> <li> <p>Support and guide teams with the implementation of document management processes</p> </li> <li> <p>Process document control inbox requests and tasks within agreed timescales</p> </li> <li> <p>Handle confidential information carefully and appropriately</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Experience Required</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Previous experience in document control or records management</p> </li> <li> <p>Good knowledge of document management standards, processes and procedures</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience using EDMS platforms for records tracking, archiving, retention and storage</p> </li> <li> <p>Understanding of documentation processes within an engineering, construction, infrastructure or major project environment</p> </li> <li> <p>Working knowledge of bulk scanning, scanning systems and PDF functionality</p> </li> <li> <p>Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to manage information carefully, confidentially and efficiently</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Document Controller to contribute to one of the UK's largest civils projects on a nine-month maternity cover contract.</p> <p>The position offers hybrid working, standard Monday to Friday hours and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a major infrastructure environment.</p> <p><strong>Apply</strong></p> <p>If you have document control experience and are confident working with EDMS systems, please apply with your latest CV.</p>