Records Management Specialist in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an experienced Records Management Specialist for a 6-month contract in London. The role involves enhancing records management processes and ensuring compliance within a leading financial services organization. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 7 years of experience and a strong understanding of regulatory expectations in the financial sector. This position offers a competitive rate and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of substantial experience in records management or a related specialist field.
• Strong familiarity with the challenges and regulatory expectations within the financial services sector.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale or complex records management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Documenting the types of records created within each key business function.
• Identifying and addressing shortfalls in current records management practices.
• Assessing records repositories for compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Defining remediation activities for non-compliant records and repositories.

Skills

Records management expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Records Management Specialist

London / Hybrid

6 Months Contract (Inside IR35)

Rate: £250 - £500 PD (Depending on experience)

Overview

We are seeking experienced Records Management Specialists to support a high-profile Records Management Programme within a leading financial services organisation. This programme is focused on uplifting records management capabilities across the enterprise addressing key risks in record classification, storage, access, retention, and governance. As a Records Management Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing current practices, identifying areas for improvement, and driving the implementation of robust, compliant, and efficient records management processes across the information lifecycle.

Role and Responsibilities

• Documenting the types of records created within each key business function and mapping their storage locations
• Identifying and addressing shortfalls in current records management practices
• Assessing records repositories for compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Defining remediation activities for non-compliant records and repositories
• Designing and operationalising enhanced governance structures for records management
• Supporting compliance assurance activities, including email deletion and retention processes
• Conducting current state assessments and developing migration paths toward best practice
• Designing and implementing improved records management practices within specific functions and processes
• Occasional travel to other client sites may be required

Skills and Experience

• 3–7 years of substantial experience in records management or a related specialist field
• Strong familiarity with the challenges and regulatory expectations within the financial services sector
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale or complex records management initiatives
• Experience engaging with both central governance teams and operational business units
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive and structured approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively in hybrid and cross-functional team environments