Are you an experienced records or information governance professional with a strong understanding of NHS records management requirements?
BPAS is seeking a Records and Archives Officer to support the effective governance of clinical and corporate records across the organisation. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with legal, NHS contractual, and regulatory requirements, including the NHS Records Management Code of Practice 2023, the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), and CQC Information Governance standards.
Working closely with the Head of Information Governance, this role provides operational oversight of records retention, disposal, archives, and access processes across the organisation. You will also oversee the day-to‑day delivery of medical record Subject Access Requests (SARs), ensuring patient information is managed lawfully, securely, and consistently.
About you
We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail‑focused professional with experience in records management, information governance, or a related compliance role ideally within a healthcare or NHS‑aligned environment.
You will have a strong understanding of records retention, disposal, and access controls, and be confident working with both paper and digital records. You’ll be organised, methodical, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of BPAS’s records retention schedule in line with NHS and legal standards
- Coordinate secure, auditable disposal of physical and digital records, including maintaining destruction logs
- Provide oversight of offsite archive holdings, working with logistics teams and storage providers to ensure compliance
- Proactively identify and support the removal of redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT) data across systems
- Maintain inventories of archived records, including review and destruction dates
- Support digital records management, including advising on SharePoint structures, metadata, and classification
- Contribute to DPIAs, supplier due diligence, and records‑related risk assessments
- Provide functional oversight of medical record SARs, ensuring requests are handled in line with governance standards and legal timescales
- Support audits and inspections by providing clear evidence of records compliance
- Deliver guidance, training input, and practical tools to improve recordkeeping awareness across BPAS
- Support investigations into records‑related incidents and contribute to IG risk management and business continuity planning
About us
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK’s largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence‑based, not‑for‑profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values‑driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
Working with us – benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Life assurance at 3 salary
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
- MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
- Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
- Family‑friendly policies to support work‑life balance
Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer‑recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre‑employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Location
The role is a hybrid role, combining working from home with attendance at BPAS Head Office on a weekly basis, alongside regular visits to BPAS archive medical records storage facilities in Redditch and to BPAS clinics.
Salary
£32,315 to £40,121 per annum – Depending on skills and experience
Hours Per Week
36 hours (full time)
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday – 09:00 to 17:00 | Friday – 09:00 to 15:30
Apply now
Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility
All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman’s right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application outcome
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre‑employment checks
All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
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