This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only
Job Title: eRDM Records Management Team Support Officer.
Business Area / Directorate: Records Management Team, DG Corporate
Location: Saughton House
Working Arrangement: This is a full-time, hybrid position. Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy
Grade: A3
Advert Type: Level Transfer
Duration: Permanent
Eligibility: Expressions of Interest are invited from eligible substantive A3 grade colleagues on level transfer.
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Expressions of interest are invited from substantive A3 grade colleagues to join the Records Management team which is responsible for managing the Scottish Government corporate record through the application of policies and rules relating to the Scottish Government Records Management plan approved by the Keeper of the Records.
In this role you will support, promote, and share best practice records management practices, contributing to continuous improvement and the enhancement of operational performance.
You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, to help enable the smooth and efficient delivery of services through robust records management practices.
Key Responsibilities
Administer the electronic records and document management system and provide guidance on good records management practice. This includes taking responsibility for managing the SG corporate record by applying the SG Records Management Plan and Policy.
Provide advice to customers on all aspects of records management, including responding to requests via approved corporate systems within defined service level agreements.
Promote awareness and encourage effective use of the electronic records and document management system, advocating for the preservation of the corporate record.
Familiarise staff with the SG information strategy ensuring that these principles are adhered to.
Work collaboratively within the team and across wider Scottish Government and its executive agencies to deliver a high-quality service, and escalating queries where appropriate.
Success Profile
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide
Working Pattern
This post is a full-time role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns, proposed working patterns will be assessed against the business requirements for this post.
Further Information
Further information about this opportunity is available from emmanouil.moraitakis@gov.scot
How to Apply
Please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team.
Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Tuesday 7 July.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by panel. Shortlisted candidates who are considered to have the skills and experience will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager and another panel member. The panel will recommend the candidate considered most suitable for the post.
Informal discussions will be scheduled for w/c TBC.
Apply before: 23:59pm, 07/07/2026.
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