Job Details

Records Manager

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Expires in 3 days

Overview

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
£39,243 to £45,064
per year, depending on skills and experience
Permanent, Hybrid
 Kew Gardens, Richmond / Hybrid

Key information

Kew’s Records Management is on the cusp of an exciting new era and the role of Records Manager is at the heart of that. 

The post-holder will play a leading role in developing and improving the records management service, working with colleagues from across Kew to understand the work they do and manage the information that they create and handle, with sustainability underpinning all we do.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

About the role

  • You will deliver a high-quality records management service, assisting staff to manage their paper and electronic records, and ensure this is aligned with the corporate sustainability strategy. 
  • You will create records management guidance and policy, and deliver a corporate training programme. 
  • Working with staff, you will bring their records into Kew’s Registry and Archive systems, via advocacy, training and appraisal of paper records. You will also manage the enquiry service for our paper modern records.
  • You will take the lead on the records management components of the implementation of SharePoint, helping Kew to meet its legal obligations and sustainability targets. 
  • You will work with staff to appraise legacy electronic records.


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.


We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Requirements

  • A wealth of experience in a records or information management professional role
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with all levels of stakeholders
  • Good influencing and negotiating skills, and the ability to engage with all levels of staff and deliver records management training
  • Knowledge of information governance legislation, standards and best practice
  • Experience, or strong understanding, of appraisal of records and archives
  • Experience of managing electronic records and documents in a platform such as SharePoint, or demonstrable understanding of the principles of this.