Records Management & Information Governance Specialist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to manage records and information governance within a global law practice. This role involves ensuring compliance with records retention procedures, providing training, and enhancing the Records Management programme. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the legal sector, a strong understanding of data security and privacy principles, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards in information governance and records management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Records Management or Information Governance, ideally in the legal sector.
• Knowledge of data security and privacy principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on information governance and records management.
• Ensure compliance with records retention and maintain meticulous records.
• Enhance the Records Management programme and oversee document organisation.

Skills

Information Governance

Records Management

Data Security

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technology Aptitude

Education

Records Management Qualification

Job description

Job Description

To work for a global law practice doing records management and information governance work.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

1. Deal with various internal information governance and records management questions and provide instruction and training as needed.
2. Ensure compliance with records retention procedures and maintain meticulous records regarding file disposition.
3. Be responsible for file intake, file releases, destruction requests, data access requests, and records retention.
4. Assist with enhancing the Records Management programme including information management, security, and privacy principles.
5. Follow offsite storage procedures and oversee the organisation and classification of large document collections.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Relevant Records Management or Information Governance work experience ideally in the legal sector (or similar).
2. A good knowledge of information governance, data security, and privacy principles, best practices, and procedures.
3. Familiarity with physical and electronic records management and previous document organisational responsibilities in a law firm (or similar).
4. A strong aptitude for technology, along with well-developed communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
5. Ideally with a Records Management qualification though not essential.