Hybrid Lead: Records & Information Manager

The Law Society; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Solicitors Regulation Authority is seeking an experienced Records Manager to lead the organisation's Records and Information Management function. You will provide expert guidance on retention, disposal and governance across electronic and paper records, supporting business and IT change initiatives.

The role requires working with stakeholders at all levels, embedding best practices and driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with data protection laws and information management

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Records and Information Management with strong records management and records retention knowledge.
• Understanding of information management legislation, including Data Protection laws and their impact on records management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools and applications, including SharePoint and Purview compliance tools.
• Experience in developing policies, guidance and supporting colleagues to manage records and apply retention policies.
• Experience working on projects implementing change and management solutions and delivering results in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships across the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good written and verbal communication with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT literacy, including SharePoint and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Records and Information Management function and act as SME for IAM across the organisation.
• Provide expert guidance on records management, retention, and disposal practices.
• Support business and IT initiatives to embed best practice information governance.
• Drive maturity of the records management approach by leveraging Microsoft 365 tools.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve information creation, storage, access and disposal.

Skills

Records management

Records retention

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Purview

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Purview

Job description

Solicitors Regulation Authority is seeking an experienced Records Manager to lead the organisation's Records and Information Management function. You will provide expert guidance on retention, disposal and governance across electronic and paper records, supporting business and IT change initiatives.

The role requires working with stakeholders at all levels, embedding best practices and driving continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with data protection laws and information management