JOB DESCRIPTION

The Defence Business Services Knowledge and Information Management Records and Review Team consists of 23 records management specialists. Our role is to safeguard the corporate memory of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) by ensuring that records are reviewed and selected for preservation or disposal according to the terms of the Public Records Act and the records retention policy of MOD. By transferring records to The National Archives as well as to other nominated places of deposit (such as museums) we play an active role in unlocking the history of our nation for the public. We also play a vital role in ensuring long term national security by retaining and regularly reviewing records that are not appropriate for public release. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team who safeguard and preserve our most important records for future generations.

EXPERIENCE

• Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history and previous skills and experience
• Candidates will be required to provide a Personal Statement. (Word count: 500)
  Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the job description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

At interview you will be assessed against the following:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

Responsible for the overarching management of a MOD Records Archive (containing information of all classifications) ensuring its compliance with the process obligated under the Public Records Act.

• Responsible for ensuring that a MOD Records Archive is managed in accordance with the latest security, policy and procedures and that information is appropriately protected or retained in adherence with MOD’s obligations under the Public Records Act 1958.
• Implement and ensure adherence to best practice archival processes including conservation methods and record management processes