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For jobs located in Wales, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one of the government’s largest public service departments with a sizeable annual budget, serving over 20 million citizens.The estate spans1.4 million square metresacross800+ sitesand supports around78,000colleagues.Our vision includes DWP colleagues, supply chain, partners and, most fundamentally, the customers the Department exists to serve. They are the reason for 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 - it’s about transformation. Our strategic goals include:Transitioning to a smaller, more affordable, and adaptable estateto meet future needsInvesting in infrastructurethrough planned replacement worksEmbedding sustainabilityin line with Government Greening Commitments (GGCs)Delivering cost-effective serviceswhile maintaining high standardsCreating a professional, best-in-class working cultureacross the Government Property professionOur 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 environmentsINVEST:Investment in an improved environment that better meets the needs of customers and colleagues and minimises service disruptionSUPPORTthe drive for sustainability throughout DWPDELIVER:Expertly deliver improving, cost-effective services for DWPTHRIVE:Continue to develop a working culture for DWP Estates that is best in class across governmentThere is no better time to join the award winning DWP Estates team.The Head of Asset Information Management (AIM) leads the strategy, governance, quality assurance, and operational delivery of asset information across DWP Estates. The role ensures that accurate, consistent, trusted and accessible asset information underpins decision making, digital transformation, operational performance and long term asset management across one of the largest estates in government.As the Department’s senior subject matter expert for BIM, Government Head of Asset Information Management Soft Landings (GSL), the Common Data Environment (CDE), and asset information standards, the postholder acts as a central coordination point across Estates, supply chain partners, and wider DWP stakeholders.Government Property Profession Career Framework (Link)This role sits within the following:Job Family – Strategic Asset ManagementCore Role – Property Data ManagementLevel – Senior PractitionerStrategic Leadership & VisionDefine and maintain the AIM strategy, ensuring alignment with DWP’s Estates strategy, Asset Management objectives, digital transformation roadmap, and assist improve information quality.Lead the continual development of BIM, GSL and CDE policies, standards, and frameworks to improve asset information consistency, accessibility, and reliability.Champion the value of high‑quality asset information across the estate and drive cultural change toward information‑driven decision-making.Act as Estates’ senior information assurance lead for BIM deliverables, asset information handover, and data quality from capital projects into operational systems (including supporting transfer to CAFM).Oversee formal and informal assurance mechanisms, including supplier compliance checks, information audits, and project information requirements.Ensure alignment of AIM activities with legal, regulatory, DWP Information Management, and security requirements.Provide leadership to the BIM, GSL and CDE teams, acting as final technical authority, escalation point and senior responsible officer.Own the Common Data Environment strategy and roadmap, ensuring functional standards, workflows, permissions, and audit trails support reliable and transparent information management.Drive the integration of Government Soft Landings into programmes and contracts to ensure operational readiness, seamless handover, and whole‑life value from capital investments are captured and assist better decision making.Operational Delivery & OversightLead the procurement, capture, validation of asset information, ensuring it supports DWP Estate decision making.Oversee delivery of project information outputs (documentation, artefacts and 3D models), ensuring they meet DWP’s information standards and enable downstream asset management and operational resilience.Drive continuous improvement in asset information processes, tooling, workflows and integration with CAFM and associated systems.Stakeholder & Supply Chain LeadershipAct as principal client representative for BIM and asset information across DWP Estates supply chains, including professional services, main contractors and technology partners.Manage strategic relationships to ensure high-quality, timely and accurate information delivery, including resolving escalations, clarifying requirements, and leading collaborative improvement initiatives.Represent DWP Estates at cross‑government forums and industry engagements where required.Team Leadership & People DevelopmentLead a multi‑disciplinary team of specialists across BIM, GSL, CDE and asset information functions.Develop capability across the AIM team and wider Estates colleagues through upskilling, training, and clear expectations on standards and best practice.Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and succession planning within the AIM function.#J-18808-Ljbffr