Vacancy for Records Manager at UKRI

Digital Preservation Coalition; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading records management organization in the UK is seeking a Records Manager to provide expertise in managing both electronic and paper records. You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of record management policies, managing records throughout their lifecycle, and delivering training programs. The ideal candidate has experience in EDRM systems and a strong background in records management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing electronic and paper records.
• Ability to develop and implement record management policies.
• Strong understanding of records lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on records management issues.
• Support development of appraisal criteria.
• Deliver records management user training.

Skills

Records management expertise

Good communication skills

Technical support abilities

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

EDRM systems (Objective, SharePoint)

Job description

The Records Manager will work with the Knowledge & Information Manager to provide records and information management services for both electronic and paper records. They will be actively involved in managing records through their lifecycle, including the review of records, development and application of appraisal criteria and management of their destruction or transfer to The National Archives.

The Records Manager will manage electronic records in EDRM systems (Objective and SharePoint). They will champion a culture of good information management across the organisation, providing advice and supporting the development and implementation of related policies and guidance. They will work in a large KIM team that is part of the Strategy Directorate at UKRI.

Reporting to the Knowledge & Information Manager.

Direct reports: Records Management Support Officers.

Responsibilities:

Provide advice and guidance on records management issues

Support development of appraisal criteria and implementation of the UKRI retention schedule

Support EDRMS management, including file plan maintenance, users’ accounts and access privileges, and first line technical support

Records life cycle management, including records review, appraisal, destruction and transfer

Contribute to the development of procedures and workflow for accession, description and preservation of electronic records in corporate information systems

Prepare selected material for transfer to the National Archives

Deliver records management user training and the ongoing records and information management awareness programme

Contribute to the review of the UKRI file plan and retention schedule, and implementation of retention and disposal policies

Provide input to the update of policies and guidance

Support the assessment process for records which need to be sent to The National Archives and liaise with the team there to manage activities

Assist with the management of off-site records storage contracts