Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace

Come join us and be part of our success.

Are you passionate about managing records? This role provides practical support and guidance for the delivery of effective paper and electronic information asset management, under GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act. Do you have skills and experience in administration of records including cataloguing and indexing files. Do you understand retention policies and classification. If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.

Knowledge of classification of stock/records using internationally recognised classification scheme would be needed.

The role involves guiding users in utilising emerging records management functionality of KMBC’s electronic systems and assisting in conversion of paper records into electronic medium. As well as coordinating the internal Paper Records Management service and reviewing files against record retention guidelines.

A good general standard of education (GCSEs, NVQ) is essential. A qualification in Information Management or Records management or Librarianship or Administration would be desirable.

Interviews to take place week commencing August the 4^th 2025.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants

If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:  Liz Edwards Corporate Records Manager. Email Elizabeth.edwards@knowsley.gov.uk 07980623960 or Simon Thomson Deputy Data Protection Officer 07385145692

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.