Vacancy for Records Manager at The University of Sheffield

Digital Preservation Coalition; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is seeking a qualified Records Manager to enhance compliance with data protection and records management. The role involves improving information management practices, collaborating with various departments, and overseeing the integrity of record-keeping systems within the University. This position offers a chance to significantly impact data handling and information governance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Experience in managing records and information processes.
• Understanding of data protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and complete Information Asset Registers.
• Improve retention and disposal of records.
• Implement Information Classification scheme.

Skills

Data Protection Compliance

Information Management

Independent Work

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in Information Management or similar

Job description

• Vacancy for Records Manager at The University of Sheffield

Vacancy for Records Manager at The University of Sheffield

13 April 2021

Sheffield

Full-Time

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Records Manager based within the University Secretary’s Office to help improve compliance with data protection legislation and the management of records and information. The role offers you the opportunity to play a key part in improving information management across the University, and in particular:-

The completion and maintenance of Information Asset Registers, incorporating the requirements of a Record of Processing Activity (ROPA).

Improving the retention and disposal of records and data.

Implementation of an Information Classification scheme.

Improving record keeping systems and practices across the University.

Reporting of progress and providing assurance to the University’s management

There will also be the opportunity to identify records worthy of long term digital preservation and the analysis and improvement of digital and hard copy record keeping systems.

This is a new role aimed at pro-actively engaging with Departments and information asset owners across the University. You will also work with other colleagues from academic and professional services, in particular IT Services and the existing Data Protection and Records Management teams. You will need to demonstrate an ability to work independently and to develop, maintain and deliver your own workload within a broader programme of work. The role is based within the Records Management Service, which is part of the University Secretary’s Office.