Ftc Senior Records And Information Officer

We're seeking a talented Senior Records and Information Officer for an 18-month fixed-term contract to support our Records and Information Management function. This role offers a flexible working pattern of 21-35 hours per week, with a hybrid arrangement allowing you to work from home and our Birmingham office. The salary for this position is 38,680 pro-rata for part-time hours.

As the Senior Records and Information Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective Records and Information Management practices and promoting good records management practice and retention management to meet legislative and internal controls. You will provide support, guidance, and training for staff on information governance and records management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Devise and implement strategic initiatives to support Records and Information Management across the organisation.
• Ensure strong disciplines in records management for the retention and disposal of information and archiving management.
• Support electronic and physical document management to comply with operational needs and legislative requirements.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of record-keeping repositories, such as O365, Teams, and SharePoint solutions.
• Raise the profile of Records and Information Management by driving continuous improvement and attending information compliance liaison groups.
• Compile and maintain the information asset register in conjunction with business owners.
• Develop and implement records management and retention policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Identify performance measures to assess the effectiveness of Records and Information Management practices.
• Maintain specialist knowledge in the field of Records and Information Management, keeping up to date with any changes, national guidance, and best practice recommendations.
• Support the Information Governance and Compliance Manager and Information Security Manager in raising the profile of Information Security.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or holds a recognised information/records management qualification.
• Knowledge of Records and Information Management and an understanding of relevant legislation, including Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
• Experience of working in Records and Information Management with strong records management knowledge.
• Ability to anticipate and evaluate potential Records and Information Management challenges at a strategic level.
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Track record of delivering results in a complex environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good level of IT literacy.

Desirable:

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience of working on retention projects implementing effective record management solutions.
• Experience of developing and delivering information management awareness training.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of metadata, information architecture, and file planning.
• Experience in the use and configuration of SharePoint and O365 for effective information management and retention.