Strategic Records Manager – Governance & Compliance

The National Lottery Community Fund; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a talented Records Management Lead to drive the strategic approach to records management within the Information Governance team. The role reports to the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer, translating complex requirements into practical actions to protect information and support decision-making.

You will lead, advise and oversee governance across the fund, strengthening accountability and enabling secure digital working while

Qualifications

• Extensive records management experience in public/regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of information governance and legal/public-sector frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical actions.
• Experience leading a Records Management team and deputising for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement records management strategies, policies and controls.
• Embed retention, disposal and archiving practices with clear schedules.
• Manage relationship with The National Archives and legacy records transfer.
• Advise projects on records management and compliance needs.
• Improve electronic document management across Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Purview).
• Maintain Information Asset Register with asset managers.
• Design training and awareness programs and establish performance metrics.
• Line manage Records Management Officer and deputise for Head of Information Governance.

Skills

Records management

Information governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Policy development

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Purview

SharePoint

Job description

The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a talented Records Management Lead to drive the strategic approach to records management within the Information Governance team. The role reports to the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer, translating complex requirements into practical actions to protect information and support decision-making.

You will lead, advise and oversee governance across the fund, strengthening accountability and enabling secure digital working while