This role supports the National Archives in remaining compliant with information rights legislation by managing Reclosure and Takedown requests, providing advice on access decisions, and ensuring timely action on statutory deadlines.
Job Overview
Salary: £33,784 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Band: E / Higher Executive Officer
Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2026 at midnight
SC clearance required. Candidates must have been resident in the UK for at least the past three years.
Role and Responsibilities
* Outline the scope of Reclosure or Takedown work involved with records identified as high risk and report on progress and recommendations to the Reclosure or Takedown Panels.
* Lead on projects to manage Reclosure or Takedown, including setting objectives, targets and desired outcomes.
* Sample and review records and information within these projects, making recommendations for the access status of these records.
* Work closely with the FOI Centre and the Reclosure and Takedown Panels to ensure consistency of approach toward reclosure and compliance.
* Collaborate across the organisation to provide advice and assistance on Reclosure, Takedown and compliance risks, working with teams involved in digital transfer and digitisation of collections.
* Carry out research into closed records held by the National Archives in response to Freedom of Information requests and Subject Access requests under the Data Protection Act, and produce reports.
* Maintain and develop expert knowledge of the Data Protection Act, FOI Act and Environmental Information Regulations, keeping up to date with case law and legal developments to inform project scope and review process.
Working Conditions
* Normal office environment
* Display Screen Equipment user
* Moving items up to 10kg in weight
* Will come into contact with distressing material
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable ability to carry out research into records, assimilate large amounts of information, analyse textual content, and summarise findings clearly and concisely.
* High standard of communication, both written and verbal.
* Confident and able to negotiate at a senior level across government departments.
* Strong team‑working skills, coupled with the ability to work on own initiative.
* Demonstrated ability to make decisions using sound judgement, escalating issues as required.
* Commitment to providing a professional service to the public and/or to other government departments.
* Ability to work to deadlines, work well under pressure, and work flexibly to prioritise demanding workloads and targets.
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 2018 and related legislation.
* High level of IT literacy, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and SharePoint.
* Experience using case management/tracking systems.
* Project management experience.
Benefits
Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on‑site cafe, and opportunities for training and development. Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per calendar year (rising to 25 after the first year and incrementally to 30 after six years) and 10.5 days public and privilege holidays per annum.
Reasonable Adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non‑disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact The National Archives via careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs, and complete the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Nationality Requirements
* 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)
* 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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