Records Manager | 21 Months FTC
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,346 to £43,718 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Mansfield, Midlands, NG18 4RG |
| Company: | The Coal Authority |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59364961 |
Summary
Are you passionate about modern records management and ready to lead meaningful change? Join us as our Records Manager and shape how we manage information across the organisation.
The Role
You’ll lead and champion best practice, ensure compliance with key legislation (Public Records Act, FOIA, EIR, UK GDPR), act as Departmental Records Officer, manage our EDRMS, oversee physical/digital records, and support FOI/EIR requests, SARs and ICO complaints. You’ll also contribute to projects where information governance is critical.
About You
You’ll bring experience managing electronic and paper records, strong FOIA/EIR/Data Protection knowledge, excellent stakeholder skills, attention to detail and the confidence to influence good practice.
You don’t need to tick every box—if you can add value, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
We’re a supportive, values‑driven organisation making a real difference to mining communities and the environment, with work that even contributes to the UK’s renewable energy future.
Enjoy a sector‑leading pension, generous leave, flexible working, wellbeing support, professional development, family‑friendly policies, employee discounts, free parking and more.
Apply now and help shape the future of records at the Mining Remediation Authority.
The Role
You’ll lead and champion best practice, ensure compliance with key legislation (Public Records Act, FOIA, EIR, UK GDPR), act as Departmental Records Officer, manage our EDRMS, oversee physical/digital records, and support FOI/EIR requests, SARs and ICO complaints. You’ll also contribute to projects where information governance is critical.
About You
You’ll bring experience managing electronic and paper records, strong FOIA/EIR/Data Protection knowledge, excellent stakeholder skills, attention to detail and the confidence to influence good practice.
You don’t need to tick every box—if you can add value, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
We’re a supportive, values‑driven organisation making a real difference to mining communities and the environment, with work that even contributes to the UK’s renewable energy future.
Enjoy a sector‑leading pension, generous leave, flexible working, wellbeing support, professional development, family‑friendly policies, employee discounts, free parking and more.
Apply now and help shape the future of records at the Mining Remediation Authority.
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