Records Manager - Public Sector - Uk Wide

Records Manager – Public Sector – UK Wide

A Records Manager is required by a Public Sector organisation that is responsible for the allocation of funds and grants to community based organisations and projects. This is a new role in the organisation and the successful candidate will be operating in a leadership role and taking ownership of the Records Management function. It is a role that can be remote, but with an occasional requirement to travel to either London or Birmingham.

In this Records Manager role the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To oversee and ensure that records management within the organisation aligns to current legislation and best practices
• The ongoing development and implementation of records management processes, policies and procedures
• The development of an Information Asset Register, a document classification and marking system for the organisation and relevant templates and training materials
• Engaging with the firm to promote and drive awareness of good practice
• Refresh the organisations Data Retention policy and develop an archiving policy and digital preservation strategy
• Advise on systems requirements and systems implementation to underpin and support the records management strategy

To be a suitable applicant for this Records Manager role, candidates require the following:

• A deep understanding of Records Management principles, national guidance and Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, including the government Code of Practice under the FOI Act on Records Management
• A strong track record in stakeholder management and the ability to influence colleagues
• Experience of design and provision of training to colleagues
• Experience of working within, and across multi-disciplinary teams
• An ability to work in a complex environment with multiple and sometimes competing priorities
• At least 12 months’ experience within a Public Sector setting