Records Management Officer

Job Introduction

If you hold a recognised professional qualification, or significant experience in records and information management this could be the role for you! Our team is growing and we are looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent planning and communication skills to join us. Does this sound like you?

Our team

The Information Assurance team consists of 12 staff covering 3 interrelated areas of expertise:

• Records Management
• Data Protection
• Information Security

We are a positive and forward focused team, with the scope to be creative and inventive in the work that we do. You’ll receive a warm welcome and be well supported as you receive both management and peer assistance in addition to a suite of tools and techniques designed to support you fully in your role.

The Role

You will assist the Records Manager with the implementation and ongoing improvement of records and information management approach across both digital and hardcopy records, ensuring that we and our employees are provided with appropriate and timely advice to support compliance with their legal and statutory obligations. As a key point of contact, you’ll provide specialist knowledge and advice on records and information management across all levels and areas of our organisation.

The role benefits from both management and peer support in addition to a suite of tools and techniques designed to support you in your role. The Information Assurance team is positive and forward focused, we have scope to be creative and inventive in the work that we do.  

About you

To be successful in this role requires a range of knowledge, abilities and experience including:

• A recognised professional qualification and/or significant experience in records and information management or similar environment;
• First class communication skills with the ability to persuade and convince others of the benefits of good records and information management;
• An ability to understand the requirements of records and information management and assist business users in implementing them in their area; and 
• A logical approach to problem solving and strong analytical skills.

This role may involve visits to sites across the county so a full driver’s licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle is necessary.

Our offer

Along with a competitive salary of  £34,314-£37,938 we are offering;

• A Contributory, local government pension
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme 
• Flexible working policies
• Development and career progression opportunities

 Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Next steps 

To ensure that you submit the best application possible, please read through the Job Description , paying attention to the skills required to undertake the role.

Keen to know more? Please contact Paula Jervis, Records Manager, for an informal discussion at paula.jervis@lincolnshire.gov.uk in the first instance.

Closing date: Midnight Monday 23rd June 2025

Interviews scheduled for week commencing 14th July 2025

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.