Corporate Information Officer

Are you interested in organising information and ensuring it is accessible for all? Are you ready to help maintain compliance, transparency, and effective information management across a world-class museum group?

About us

The Science Museum Group is dedicated to keeping our unique museums open for everyone through the management of our collections, buildings, people, and information. Our Corporate Information team plays a key role in ensuring that the Group's records and information are well managed, compliant with legislation, and accessible to colleagues and the public.

We are now looking for a Corporate Information Officer to join our People & Culture team at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. In this role, you will help manage SMG's corporate records, focusing on retention, archiving, and access under the Public Records Act 1958, while supporting the Group's wider information management strategy.

About the role

As Corporate Information Officer, you will share responsibility for the creation, cataloguing, storage, retrieval, and disposal of corporate records. You will carry out retention reviews of historic public records, assist colleagues with information requests, and contribute to projects including digitisation and improved information management practices.

You will also help promote a positive culture around corporate information, data protection, and privacy, ensuring accurate records are maintained, and access to information is ensured for the public and colleagues. The role involves both paper and digital records, supporting the Information Asset Register, and assisting with research queries as required.

This is a part-time role at 21 hours per week with hybrid working available, requiring a minimum of 40% of your working hours on-site.

About you

We are keen to hear from candidates with an interest in managing information in libraries, archives, or records management environments. You will bring:

* Experience handling information and records.
* Adeptness in coordinating tasks with colleagues at all levels.
* Capable organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize workloads and maintain high standards.
* An engaged, values-driven approach and a commitment to contributing to an open and inclusive organisation.
* Confidence in working autonomously while meeting deadlines.

It would be an advantage if you have:

* Experience managing corporate information or records in a public-sector context.
* Experience researching queries in records or information systems.
* Knowledge of information access legislation for public authorities or museums.
* Experience of working in a library, archive, or records department.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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