Information and Records Manager

Job summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) exists to help improve the quality, sustainability and productivity of health and social care in England. We have an international reputation for our approach to producing guidance and information on effective practice that supports better decisions and helps the health and care system to prioritise its investment. We are one of the world leaders in the work that we do!

You will support teams across NICE to work more effectively with information, whilst also ensuring NICE can demonstrate compliance with information legislation and policies. Initially, you will be focussing on NICE's compliance with Public Records Act and ensuring NICE meets it's statutory requirements, in addition, you will play a central role in ongoing management of a comprehensive organisation-wide Records Management programme to ensure effective policies and processes are in place to support NICE business.

Main duties of the job

o Lead the RM aspects of the migration to SharePoint/ Microsoft 365. Working within a project team, you will ensure information is reviewed and managed appropriately, support change management and embed benefits of changes, while delivering further maturity to the records and information culture and behaviours across NICE

o Contribute to and where required lead on NICE wide projects related to IM/RM

o Ensure NICE information is managed in line with relevant legislation and standards and actively monitor compliance including planning and overseeing annual audits and lead the promotion of good IM/RM across NICE, and help teams identify and manage risks and issues

o Ensure appropriate guidance is available to staff across NICE - update existing guidance as required, and making it suitable for translation to M365

o Own the retention and disposal schedule, ensure it is up to date and fit for purpose to ensure information is managed throughout its lifecycle and maintain a business classification scheme for NICE including a metadata model in SharePoint

o Establish and maintain effective working relationships with The National Archives - including responding to Records Transfer Reports

o Ensure NICE remains compliant with transfers of records to The National Archives under the Public Records Act

o Line manage the Assistant Information and Records Manager

o Deputise for the Head of IG and RM as and when required.

About us

The Information Governance and Records Management Team within the Corporate Office is responsible for ensuring good Information Governance and Records Management practices across NICE and compliance with current legislation

We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

We offer a range of benefits including:

NHS pension scheme which is one of the most generous in the UK.

We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance including work from home, compressed hours and flexistart/finish times.

Access to a Blue Light Card which includes a wide range of discounts from major retailers, restaurants and more.

Holiday entitlement which starts from 27 days plus Bank Holidays

Access to modern offices with showers, bike storage facilities and refreshments such as tea and coffee.

Access to Staff Networks including Disability Advocacy and Wellbeing Network, Women In NICE, Race Equality Network, NICE and Proud, Change Agent Network. Equality and Diversity is highly valued in the organisation.

Personal development tailored to your needs.

If you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now.