Records Manager
Force Headquarters
Other
Corporate Services
N/A
I
£27519 - £33597
Full Time
37
Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time
Permanent
MV, SC
Derbyshire Constabulary are looking to appoint an experienced and assertive Records Manager to effectively manage and action the lifecycle of the organisation’s records supporting the force’s digital excellence objective. The successful post holder will develop and deliver on records management policies and procedures throughout the organisation and implement successful methods that meet the Force’s strategic aims ensuring compliance against legal and other national standards are met.
The Records Manager post as part of the Information Management team requires the successful applicant to champion the organisational records management process across the organisation by promoting the strategic aims and tactical benefits through creativity and exercising excellent planning and organisation skills. The post will require the development, management and deliverance of records management policies and procedures in accordance with the Force information strategy and all relevant codes, standards and legal obligations. You will work collaboratively with the Information Services department to develop and maintain an IT infrastructure which meets the organisation’s needs. Innovative in your approach you will lead in the development of new methods to manage confidential records effectively, and identify, review and evaluate records to ensure accuracy in accordance with the Information Asset Register.
The successful applicant will have experience of utilising good records management practices and working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. Excellent understanding of corporate and technical requirements to support good records practices is essential. You must have good interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce reports and be influential in meeting organisational objectives. You will need to have an organised and focussed approach. The successful applicant will require experience of implementing change and improving service delivery, whilst being able to think strategically to contribute to the organisation’s planning needs. The knowledge and understanding of the introduction of modern technology and its impact on information management both internally and externally to the Force is required.
It would be advantageous if you hold a recognised qualification or equivalent professional accreditation e.g. records management, information management. Ideally, the successful applicant will have project management skills and knowledge of project management techniques. Experience of managing information at a senior level within a similar sized organisation would be desirable to the post.
Please review the job description to ensure you meet the essential and desirable criteria before applying.
The Records Manager post as part of the Information Management team requires the successful applicant to champion the organisational records management process across the organisation by promoting the strategic aims and tactical benefits through creativity and exercising excellent planning and organisation skills. The post will require the development, management and deliverance of records management policies and procedures in accordance with the Force information strategy and all relevant codes, standards and legal obligations. You will work collaboratively with the Information Services department to develop and maintain an IT infrastructure which meets the organisation’s needs. Innovative in your approach you will lead in the development of new methods to manage confidential records effectively, and identify, review and evaluate records to ensure accuracy in accordance with the Information Asset Register.
The successful applicant will have experience of utilising good records management practices and working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards. Excellent understanding of corporate and technical requirements to support good records practices is essential. You must have good interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to produce reports and be influential in meeting organisational objectives. You will need to have an organised and focussed approach. The successful applicant will require experience of implementing change and improving service delivery, whilst being able to think strategically to contribute to the organisation’s planning needs. The knowledge and understanding of the introduction of modern technology and its impact on information management both internally and externally to the Force is required.
It would be advantageous if you hold a recognised qualification or equivalent professional accreditation e.g. records management, information management. Ideally, the successful applicant will have project management skills and knowledge of project management techniques. Experience of managing information at a senior level within a similar sized organisation would be desirable to the post.
Please review the job description to ensure you meet the essential and desirable criteria before applying.
This opportunity is closed to applications.