Senior Records Analyst - Homebased - Flexible, United KingdomGrade C: £34,890 (National Framework)or £40,746 (London Framework – if you are London office based orhomebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is alsoan additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for thoseworking from home. Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week or Part-time minimum 22hours per week. Job-share will be considered. Contract Type: Fixed term/secondment opportunity until 30 June 2027Closing date: Thursday 22 January 2026 at 11.59pm This role is NOT open to applications from those who willrequire sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you applyfor this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application willbe rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Make a differenceEvery role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’relooking for a new role in Information and Records Management that gives a truesense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As a Senior RecordsAnalyst, you’ll help us manage and protect vital records across our systemsincluding Microsoft 365, legacy systems,and paper, supporting teams to work smarter and meet compliance standards.Picture thisImagine being part of an expert knowledge and informationmanagement team, ensuring our information and records are managed well and workfor us.As a Senior Records Analyst in Central Data and Information Office, you might get the chance to lead improvements to our corporate records plan, making sure records are being reviewed and disposed of in line with our retention schedule .As a Senior Records Analyst in Central Data and Information Office you might get the chance to support high-impact projects that integrate new business processes and digital solutions into our records management framework.The roleYou’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. Inthis role, you’ll:Provide expert guidance: Deliver advice and support on managing records well and in line with policy.Manage records lifecycle: Oversee retention and destruction processes to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and information legislation.Support business change: Work with project teams and stakeholders to embed records management into new systems and processes.Show usWe will be looking for specific skills, knowledge andexperience in your application form:Experience delivering records management services and/or compliance.Experience delivering records management services and/or compliance.Ability to translate technical or legislative requirements into clear, practical guidance for colleagues.Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a digital environment.IT skills – tell us about when you have administered a system.Experience of applying records management theory in practice – tell us how you’ve used your knowledge to ensure records are managed effectively. Next stepsIf you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.You can read the full details of the role in the Job DescriptionIf you’d like an informal chat about the role contact – Sarah Phillips - Knowledge & Information Management (KIM) Manager; sarahs.phillips@cqc.org.uk. For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk. The BenefitsWeoffer a wide range of benefits, including:Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).Training and development opportunities.Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!Please see our benefits page for the full list. Equity for allWe know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact recruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.We welcomeapplications from everyone, and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any: Age Sex Gender identity or expression Sexual orientation Religion or belief Ethnicity Disability Values and visionWe are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.Integrity – doing the right thing.Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.A Note on AIAI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind: AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience. Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively. Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience. Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.
