Records Management Specialist

6 month contract £450-550 day rate, inside IR35 You'll work within the Records Management Programme to:

• Lead the rollout of records management functionality in SharePoint
• Assess tools (existing and new) to find where out-of-retention digital records are stored
• Explore methods for deleting out-of-retention digital records

You'll work closely with Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Records Management teams to design, configure, and launch a compliant, efficient solution. Key Responsibilities:

• Act as SME for best practice implementation of records management in SharePoint
• Lead discovery and deletion work for out-of-retention digital records
• Review business requirements for SharePoint functionality and scanning tools
• Serve as key link between Records Management and Technology teams

Skills & Experience:

• Deep knowledge of metadata, content types, retention labels, and taxonomy
• Experience designing document workflows and lifecycles
• Hands-on work with SharePoint and Microsoft Purview (ex-Microsoft 365 Compliance Centre)
• Familiarity with AI-driven scanning tools
• Proven delivery of records management capabilities in technical systems
• Understanding of retention schedules and translation into system requirements
• Knowledge of RM standards and governance frameworks (e.g. ISO 15489)
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Background in Information Governance or Records & Information Management
• Excellent IT and communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving ability
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Trusted to handle sensitive data with discretion

A professional records management qualification is a plus.