Records Officer – Manchester

A global law firm is looking for a Records Officer to join their vibrant Technology team in Manchester (hybrid working in place).As a Records Officer, you will be responsible for providing a full range of assistance to Information Governance staff across the firm’s offices with the reviewing, organising, and processing of information /electronic records.  

Key Job Responsibilities will include:

• Providing centrally coordinated support to practice office Information Governance Operations departments and offices without dedicated Information Governance Operations staff 

• Working with the relevant Technology departments to accurately configure and conduct Information Governance-related reviews using litigation support applications

• Providing direct support on all categories of projects and other work handled by the Information  Operations Support team

• Establishing expectations on project timelines and ensuring that deadlines for completion are met

• Moving, labelling, and implementing the appropriate security settings and procedures for electronic data being stored by the firm

Key person specifications and job requirements:

You should have experience of Records or Information Governance, ideally in a corporate environment, including the use of a Records Management Systems. Or holding the Archives and Records Management MA.

You should have a thorough knowledge of records management principles and understanding of practices and procedures. You will have the ability to deal with people at different levels of seniority across the firm.

You should be keen to develop your career in Information Governance in a corporate, professional services environment, having strong organisational and analytical skills.  You will have the ability to identify and analyse problems, with a capacity to make or recommend positive decisions.

This is an operational role so applications are welcomed from junior Records Management professionals keen to develop their RM and IG career in a highly professional environment. 
You will be Manchester based with hybrid working.


If you have a suitable Records Management/Information Governance background, please apply with your CV to info@tfpl.com to be considered for this and other Records Management and Information Governance job opportunities.