Records Management Assistant – Birmingham (Temp to Perm)

About the role

The Records Management Assistant will support the public sector organisation's records management process, ensuring physical records are organised, catalogued and stored in line with The National Archives standards. Based in Birmingham, the role is temporary with a view to permanent employment and reports to the Secretarial & Business Support department.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and organise physical records in line with documented procedures and The National Archives (TNA) standards.
• Catalogue and label records accurately to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Transfer archived paper records into approved storage locations following governance protocols.
• Maintain accurate logs and tracking information using spreadsheets or internal systems.
• Support quality checks to ensure all records meet compliance and archival standards.

Required profile

• Ability to follow documented procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Apply guidance and framework provided.
• Work to high standard and within specified deadlines.
• Use judgement and identify when to ask for help/input/support.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes of paper records.
• Ability to work with discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

What we offer

• Annual salary of £25,000.
• Temporary role with potential to become permanent.
• Supportive and professional work environment in Birmingham.
• Flexible working arrangements.