Records & Information Governance Lead

Solicitors Regulation Authority; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solicitors Regulation Authority in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Records Manager to lead the records management function and act as the subject matter expert on Records and Information Management. You will shape how information is created, stored and disposed of across the organisation.

This hybrid role offers the chance to improve governance, drive efficiency, and support regulatory objectives, with 1-2 days per week in the Birmingham office and a 35-hour week.

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.
• Strong knowledge of records lifecycle management, retention and disposal practices.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Purview to enable effective information management.
• Experience developing policies and guidance to help colleagues manage records and retention policies.
• Experience delivering change projects and achieving results in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Good IT literacy including M365 apps and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the records management function within the Information Governance and Compliance Team.
• Advise on retention, disposal, and information lifecycle across the organisation.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to embed best practices.
• Drive maturity of records management through process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

RIM expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Change management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Purview

Job description

The Solicitors Regulation Authority in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Records Manager to lead the records management function and act as the subject matter expert on Records and Information Management. You will shape how information is created, stored and disposed of across the organisation.

This hybrid role offers the chance to improve governance, drive efficiency, and support regulatory objectives, with 1-2 days per week in the Birmingham office and a 35-hour week.