Job Description

Archivist and Records Manager - London

We have a superb vacancy for a qualified Archivist and Records Manager who is very happy to work in a boutique finance house in the City.

The role is a wonderful opportunity for a qualified archivist who lives and breathes the role and enjoys working with like-minded individuals in a professional and highly respected company, enjoying amazing benefits and a supportive collegiate atmosphere.

Applications are welcome from candidates who are looking for full-time, or indeed from candidates who prefer 4 days per week and an MA qualification in Archives and Records management is preferred.

You will be an integral part of the business and supervise two others and be a person who always wants to help their colleagues and become an ambassador in the workplace.

Reporting to an inspiring Head of Support, everyone is part of the team and it\'s a great working environment with incredible tenures of service which is a true recognition of a great workplace.

Hours are 9-5 with flexibility on the WFH day to cover a slightly longer shift as the business demands.

• 4/5 days a week, one of which can be on a WFH basis once up to speed with the role

• hybrid system - moving to completely digital, but with legacy physical records

• maintenance of the document and email management system, ensuring that emails and documentation are filed correctly. This involves creating folder structures.

• responsibility of overseeing the records from their creation and preservation through to disposal

• offsite storage management

• research projects

• induction training for new staff on records management principles, implementation of retention schedules

You will be expected to assist in other areas of the department as the wider business demands, including helping to answer the phones and being responsible for two archive support assistants, one full-time and one part-time.

Ideal attributes below:

• qualified Archivist and Records Manager (MA)
• good IT skills - Microsoft Office, preferably iManage or experience of using either archival records or document management software
• experience of implementing a retention schedule
• knowledge of relevant legislation such as Data Protection Act
• excellent records management experience

Apply today for immediate screening. We are looking for a warm, engaging individual who is qualified, hardworking and friendly to join an amazing team!

LMA Recruitment