Records Management Specialist
2 days ago
City of London
Records Management Specialist London / Hybrid 6 Months Contract (Inside IR35) Rate: £250 - £500 PD (Depending on experience) Overview We are seeking experienced Records Management Specialists to support a high-profile Records Management Programme within a leading financial services organisation. This programme is focused on uplifting records management capabilities across the enterprise addressing key risks in record classification, storage, access, retention, and governance. As a Records Management Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing current practices, identifying areas for improvement, and driving the implementation of robust, compliant, and efficient records management processes across the information lifecycle. Role and Responsibilities • Documenting the types of records created within each key business function and mapping their storage locations, • Identifying and addressing shortfalls in current records management practices, • Assessing records repositories for compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards, • Defining remediation activities for non-compliant records and repositories, • Designing and operationalising enhanced governance structures for records management, • Supporting compliance assurance activities, including email deletion and retention processes, • Conducting current state assessments and developing migration paths toward best practice, • Designing and implementing improved records management practices within specific functions and processes, • Occasional travel to other client sites may be required Skills and Experience • 3–7 years of substantial experience in records management or a related specialist field, • Strong familiarity with the challenges and regulatory expectations within the financial services sector, • Proven track record in delivering large-scale or complex records management initiatives, • Experience engaging with both central governance teams and operational business units, • Strong analytical and documentation skills, • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, • A proactive and structured approach to problem-solving, • Ability to work effectively in hybrid and cross-functional team environments