Records Lead

Sizewell C Company; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28–30 days + bank hols

5% annual bonus

Pension up to 7.5% employee + 15% ER

Life assurance up to 8x salary

Job summary

Sizewell C is seeking a Records Lead to shape and drive information governance and records management across the project. You will lead policies, standards and processes, ensuring secure, compliant handling of information throughout its lifecycle.

You will guide teams, engage regulators and stakeholders, and champion best practice, with hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package. This role supports delivery on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience in records, document and information management within a major project environment.
• Strong understanding of records management principles, EDRMS platforms and information governance best practice.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Able to develop and implement records management processes that support project delivery.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, regulators and supply chain partners.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence and champion best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of records and information management across the project.
• Drive compliance with records management standards, regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
• Oversee the effective management, retention and accessibility of project records throughout their lifecycle.
• Partner with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to embed best practice in records and information management.
• Provide expert guidance on information governance, document control and records management processes.
• Monitor compliance, identify risks and implement improvements to strengthen records management performance.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections and assurance activities through robust record keeping and governance.
• Champion a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Skills

Records management

EDRMS platforms

Information governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Continuous improvement

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Teamcenter EDRMS

Job description

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK's largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position:

Position:

Records Lead

Location:

Open to all Sizewell C locations, with Gloucester and Bristol preferred. Other available locations include London, Manchester, Leiston, and Ipswich, with hybrid working available.

Contract:

Permanent, full-time

Salary:

Depending on experience,plus benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
• Bonus:5% annual bonus
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Closing Date:

9th November2026

About the role

As Records Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our information governance and records management strategy, ensuring our information assets are managed effectively, securely and in line with legal, regulatory and business requirements.

Working across the organisation, you'll lead the development and continuous improvement of records management policies, standards and processes, helping teams manage information throughout its lifecycle. You'll provide expert guidance on retention, disposal, compliance and best practice, while championing a culture of good information governance.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how information is managed across a complex and evolving organisation. Your work will be key to protecting valuable information assets, reducing risk, supporting regulatory compliance and enabling better decision-making through robust and effective records management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of records and information management across the project.
• Drive compliance with records management standards, regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
• Oversee the effective management, retention and accessibility of project records throughout their lifecycle.
• Partner with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to embed best practice in records and information management.
• Provide expert guidance on information governance, document control and records management processes.
• Monitor compliance, identify risks and implement improvements to strengthen records management performance.
• Support regulatory audits, inspections and assurance activities through robust record keeping and governance.
• Champion a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement across the organisation.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in records, document and information management within a major project environment.
• Strong understanding of records management principles, EDRMS platforms and information governance best practice.
• Experience working within a highly regulated industry, ensuring compliance with governance, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Able to develop and implement records management processes that support project delivery and operational excellence.
• Confident managing competing priorities, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Experienced in engaging with senior stakeholders, regulators and supply chain partners.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence, challenge and champion best practice.

Desirable

• Experience within the nuclear industry.
• Knowledge of relevant standards including ISO 9001, ISO 19443, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Commercial or supplier management experience.
• Teamcenter EDRMS experience.
• Understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and nuclear industry requirements.

Qualifications

• A-Level, BTEC or equivalent qualification, or a relevant quality accreditation demonstrating strong technical understanding and management capability.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a nationally significant project helping to deliver the UK's clean energy future.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts on one of the country's largest infrastructure programmes.
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in.
• Enjoy a competitive reward package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project of national importance.

Behavioural Competencies

Humility

• Recognise the value brought fromdifferent culturesand experiences
• Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Positivity

• Positively challengepoor qualityand performance
• Identifysolutions at the lowest possible level
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bringnew ideasforward

Respect

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Give and receive feedback with respect
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas

Solidarity

• One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Empowered teams always looking forward.
• Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes

Clarity

• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Promote collaboration and team alignment
• Clearer and faster decision making
• Drive simplification at all levels