Salary: £33,603 rising to £37,020 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Plympton
Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
About the role:
Are you an experienced information management professional with a strong understanding of data protection, records management and compliance? Do you have the confidence to make informed decisions, lead a team, and ensure high standards of data quality and governance?
Devon & Cornwall Police is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Senior Records Management Advisor to help safeguard the integrity, compliance and accessibility of critical police records. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting lawful information management practices while contributing to public confidence and organisational effectiveness.
As a Senior Records Management Advisor, you will support the Force Records Manager and provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and professional oversight to the Records Management Team. You will help ensure that both physical and electronic records are managed in accordance with legislation, national policing standards and Force policies.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can combine excellent analytical skills with sound judgement and a strong commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of information governance within policing. You'll contribute to vital decision-making processes, support legal compliance, and help ensure the responsible management of information that supports public safety and justice.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll have opportunities for ongoing learning and development, including specialist records management training and exposure to national policing information management practices.
For further details, please refer to the attached Role Profile.
A presentation will also take place on the same day as the interview.
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What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
Hiring Line Manager: Kelly Sutton- DCP Records Manager
Email Address: kelly.sutton@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Senior Records Management Advisor in Plympton employer: Devon and Cornwall Police
Devon and Cornwall Police is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values analytical skills and professional curiosity. With flexible working hours, competitive salaries, and generous leave, employees are encouraged to grow and develop within the organisation while contributing to meaningful investigations that protect the community.
