Temporary Record Manager (Staff Officer) (Belfast) Belfast, County Antrim £34000 - £35000 per annum Posted May 20, 2024 Temporary Records Manager - Staff Officer (6 Months) Location: Belfast City Centre Salary: Staff Officer - 34,524 Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6 Months) Closing Date: 4PM Thursday 23rd May About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Records Manager to join our public sector client. This pivotal role involves carrying out a variety of activities and projects to ensure the organisation meets its information governance objectives. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the destruction of electronic legacy records. Review and recommend improvements to the shared internal network, including the deletion of records and network drives. Update and maintain the Information Asset Register. Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to update the Register of Processing Activities. Work with the DPO to arrange for the approval of the Retention and Disposal Schedule by PRONI and its submission to the Northern Ireland Assembly. Liaise with business units to maintain a central register of all physical files held on-site. Review and update records management procedures, ensuring staff are aware of their obligations. Develop practical procedures for the creation, retention, and destruction of records across the office. Provide advice and direction to the Senior Management Team and Information Governance Group, including the Senior Information Risk Owner and Information Asset Owners. Assist in responding to information requests as needed. Perform any other duties consistent with the nature and type of this role. Qualifications and Experience: Essential: Comprehensive understanding of information governance obligations arising from the Data Protection Act 2018, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Proven responsibility for the practical implementation of information governance activities in a working environment. Knowledge of information technologies and data security. Experience in promoting a good records management and data protection culture within an organisation. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organisation. Desirable: Practitioner-level qualification in GDPR. Practitioner-level qualification in Freedom of Information. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment, where priorities and deadlines are subject to change.