Records Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Records Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Oversee the management of electronic and/or paper-based information
Identify the most appropriate records management resources
Design and develop filing systems, business classification schemes and undertake records surveys
Set up and review documenting records systems
Establish retention and disposal schedules
Advise on new records management policies, providing a framework to guide your staff in the management of their records and use of the employer's records system
Standardise information sources throughout an organisation or group of organisations
Manage the changeover from paper to electronic records management systems
Respond to information enquiries, giving appropriate access to information
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
Advise on complex legal and regulatory issues, often involving judgements in areas such as the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national or regional legislation
Preserve corporate memory and heritage
Manage budgets and resources
Train and supervise records staff.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Records Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Records Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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