Records Management Assistant

Coventry University has been ranked joint first amongst Modern Universities in England for career prospects and we are in the top 6 universities for student experience. Our commitment to providing the best for our students doesn’t stop with them, it starts with our people. Without our dedicated teams, we wouldn’t be ranked so highly or have won any of our numerous awards.

We are one of the largest employers in Coventry and we offer our people a place to belong and an organisation to be proud of.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Records Management Assistant role within the Information Governance Unit at Coventry University Group.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to receive and impart information accurately. The Records Management Assistant will communicate with stakeholders across the Coventry University Group, playing a key part in ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and legal record keeping and information governance obligations.

The post holder will support the Records Manager in the development and maintenance of efficient University records management systems and associated processes, as well as supporting the wider Information Governance Unit in processing and responding to disclosure related requests and information governance queries.

Experience and understanding of the legislative framework are advantageous but not essential. The successful candidate will be provided with on the job training to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in the area. The training will cover UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulation 2004 and Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulation 2003.