Records Manager/Rheolwr Cofnodion

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic approach to records management at The National Lottery Community Fund. Working within the Information Governance department in the Chief Executive’s Office, you will help ensure our information is managed responsibly, consistently and in line with legal, government and organisational requirements. Reporting to the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer, you will translate complex obligations into practical action that protects information, reduces risk and supports effective decision-making.

This is a visible and influential role where you can shape how information is governed across the Fund. Your work will strengthen accountability, enable confident digital working and help safeguard records of lasting public interest.

As our subject matter expert for records management and related compliance, you will work with colleagues across the Fund, including Information Asset Owners and Managers and our Technology and Digital teams. You will also manage our relationship with The National Archives, lead and support the Records Management Officer, and deputise for the Head of Information Governance when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing accessible, risk-based records management strategies, policies, procedures, controls and guidance.
• Embedding effective retention, disposal and archiving practices, including reviews against agreed retention schedules.
• Leading the relationship with The National Archives and establishing a robust process for transferring legacy records and records of lasting public interest.
• Advising technology, digital change and emerging projects on records management and compliance requirements.
• Improving electronic document management across Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint, including the use of Microsoft Purview.
• Maintaining the Information Asset Register with Information Asset Managers and supporting compliance with personal data and privacy requirements.
• Designing training and awareness activity, developing performance measures, and using reporting and trend analysis to drive improvement.
• Line managing the Records Management Officer and deputising for the Head of Information Governance when required.

About you

We are looking for an experienced records management professional who can combine technical expertise with a practical, collaborative approach. You will understand the relevant legal and public-sector framework, communicate complex requirements clearly, and build trusted relationships with colleagues at every level.

You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and complex environment, balancing priorities and finding practical solutions. As a supportive people manager, you will encourage collaboration, inclusion and wellbeing while keeping a clear focus on quality, improvement and impact.

Interview details:

• Date: Week Commencing 2nd November
• Format: Online
• Location: UK Wide

We have a hybrid approach to working. The work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. This role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester or Newcastle.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela.Goddard@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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