
Records & Archive Coordinator
- Portsmouth
- £16.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Temporary post for 6 months
- Part-time: 20 hours per week (days and times to be discussed at interview)
- Pay: £16.20 per hour
- Location: Portsmouth, near Eastern Police Investigation Centre, Airport Service Road, PO3 5GE
The Records & Archive Coordinator will support the Records Management Unit in achieving its operational objectives across both Forces. This includes coordinating technical and performance issues, analysing data, and ensuring effective management of records and crime assets.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide departmental resilience and supervise Information Management staff activities.
- Identify business risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Maintain and analyse performance data and records using IT systems.
- Manage physical space capacity and resolve related issues.
- Troubleshoot ICT and technical issues affecting Records Management.
- Implement and maintain retention schedules and disposal processes.
- Catalogue incoming materials in line with MoPI and other policies.
- Classify, record, and archive various types of materials, ensuring evidential continuity.
- Operate an effective retrieval service and maintain audit trails.
- Research and recommend formats for long-term record retention.
- Deliver services and advice to internal and external customers.
- Contribute to training and procedural development.
- Deputise for the Records & Archive Officer and Manager in key areas.
- Ensure facility security and compliance with access policies.
- Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
- High integrity when handling sensitive and classified information.
- Solid understanding of Information Management principles and legislation (DPA, MoPI, FOIA).
- Advanced skills in office applications, especially spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to work in narrow aisle shelving and at heights up to 4 metres.
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Records Management (desirable).
- The role involves working across two police forces with differing structures and systems.
- Travel may be required between forces.
- Participation in an on-call rota is expected.
- Manual handling and use of mechanical equipment will be part of the role.
- The post holder will administer IT systems supporting document and records management.