Information and Records Manager

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time

Advert Start Date:
10/09/2026

Advert End Date:
11/10/2026 23:59

Salary:
Support Grade G02 - G03; £35,127 to £36,214 per annum, plus a Market Rate Supplement (MRS) of £3000

Allowances:
MRS will be reviewed on a biennial basis unless the market conditions change significantly

Hours per week:
37

Job Category:
Legal

Vacancy ID:
301717

Employment Location:
Framwellgate Moor

Number of posts:
1

Closing date:
11 Oct

Further Information

If you are looking to further your career at a groundbreaking and award-winning College, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for someone with demonstrable experience in records management and information compliance. This should include knowledge of the law as it pertains to Data Protection and Freedom of Information and experience of dealing with requests under these. We are also looking for competencies in the use and application of Microsoft 365's governance functions, including retention labelling and configuration of MS Purview.

Most importantly we are looking for someone proactive to promote good practice to meet internal and external controls, improve business efficiency and reduce business risk. You would also provide support, guidance and training for staff on information governance and records management.

For more information on this role please contact: records.email@newdur.ac.uk

New College Durham offers a wide range of benefits to enhance your professional development, take care of your health and well-being, and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. On top of this, our flexible benefits scheme lets you choose from a comprehensive selection of benefits and rewards to meet your individual needs.

New College Durham offers support and benefit options such as:

Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
Family friendly policies including Flexible Working, Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental Leave, and Special Leave
Generous annual leave package and option to purchase additional annual leave
Training, support and the opportunity to develop your professional skills, including three full days each year exclusively to staff development
Free car parking
Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments

About us:

New College Durham is a great place to work. It is a high performing and financially outstanding college. We are continually investing in new facilities and resources to benefit our students, such as our new development, T.H.E HUB.

Staff who are new to teaching in FE may be eligible for the Levelling up premium payment for FE teachers here at New College Durham; please check GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for more details.

New College Durham is one of the leading Further Education colleges in the North East and continues to be at the forefront of new initiatives, being one of the few colleges in the North East to offer all the new T-Level programmes.

We focus on providing training and education that creates the best outcomes for our students, giving them the edge in their chosen industry.

New College Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive and diverse community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. As an inclusive employer awarded the following recognitions demonstrate our commitment to our workforce/the community we serve:

Disability Confident Status
Mindful Employer
Dying to Work
Better Health at Work - maintaining excellence

Additionally, New College Durham has signed up to the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing charter, as well as the AOC EDI Charter.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students; to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks. Before applying for a role with New College Durham, it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a person who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice, please see below; DBS code of practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please note that Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.

Supporting documents

JDPS - Information and Records Manager.pdf (1.43 MB)
Combined Safeguarding Recruitment Policy 2025-26.pdf (774.41 KB)
Staff Benefits.pdf (1.74 MB)
NewchoicesFlexibleBenefits2627.pdf (3.76 MB)

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Disability Confident Status
Mindful Employer
Dying to Work
Better Health at Work - maintaining excellence.
New College Durham have further signed up to the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing charter, as well as the AOC EDI Charter.

Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
Family friendly policies including Flexible Working, Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental Leave, and Special Leave
Generous annual leave package and option to purchase additional annual leave
Training, support and the opportunity to develop your professional skills, including three full days each year exclusively to staff development
Free car parking
Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments

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