Digital Records Manager

Digital Records Manager

4 Months contract | Up to £250 per day (inside IR35)

Can be based in Manchester, Cardiff or Glasgow.

Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)

We are seeking an experienced Digital Records Manager to support a public sector organisation with the implementation of its updated records retention schedule, using Microsoft Purview and SharePoint.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical experience in digital records management, information governance and Microsoft compliance tools to help improve records management practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply retention labels and policies within Microsoft Purview across SharePoint information repositories.
• Work with business areas to implement the updated records retention schedule.
• Advise on SharePoint and Microsoft Teams structures to improve usability and reduce manual records management.
• Develop an approach to email management and advise on best practice for SharePoint sites, libraries and Teams Channels.
• Provide guidance on digital records appraisal and The National Archives (TNA) requirements.
• Develop a SharePoint Records Management Handbook for future use.
• Consider approaches to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and security classifications.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to Information Governance colleagues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Recent, hands-on experience using Microsoft Purview and Microsoft tools, including SharePoint Admin.
• Practical experience implementing information governance, retention policies and compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of records management principles, supported by relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively with busy business areas.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in either Manchester, Cardiff or Glasgow.
• BPSS clearance required.

Interested? If you have recent practical experience of Microsoft Purview, SharePoint and digital records management, we would love to hear from you.