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We are working with a local authority based in Warrington to find a Legacy and Archive Officer on an interim basis.
Length of role: Initial 12 months
Job Type: Full-time
PAYE rate: £23.64 per hour.
We are seeking a dedicated Legacy and Archive Officer to provide essential support to the Home Office and other organisations with legacy and archive-related tasks. This role involves leading internal and inter-agency teams, delivering information management audits, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and protocols.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Search and retrieve data from databases such as HOLMES, Relativity, and Lextranet.
- Record and evaluate information.
- Ensure the safe storage and handling of material and exhibits, including their retention, return, or destruction where appropriate.
- Review document and exhibit continuity to maintain material integrity.
- Conduct information risk assessments and participate in strategic audit planning.
- Provide advice on archiving protocols and manage a diverse audit, appeal, compliance, and advisory workload.
- Liaise regarding information handling and advise on data collection, retention, use, disclosure, and disposal procedures.
- -Develop and implement information and records management policies and audit compliance.
- Manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Subject Access Request (SAR) applications.
- Engage in environmental scanning to assess developments that may impact the organisation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree, HNC, or relevant experience in a related field.
- Certifications such as ISEB in Data Protection and FOIA are desirable.
- Extensive experience with computer systems and standard software packages, including a strong working knowledge of Excel.
- Demonstrable experience in developing procedures, reports, and working practices.
- Experience in audit processes and partnership working is highly desirable.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
