Information Appraiser

**Salary**

£25,915 - £27,116 + Industry leading pension + Benefits

**Job description**

The Information Appraisal team within Defra’s Data and Information Lifecycle team is looking for an Information Appraiser to join their team based in Alnwick office.

As a central government department Defra is statutorily required by the Public Records Act to have in place a systematic approach to managing its records, and for identifying and transferring historical public records to The National Archives (TNA) for permanent preservation in line with the 20 Year Rule.

**Person specification**

**Responsibilities**

Actively contribute to the delivery of the annual appraisal programme by:

- Conducting detailed research, interrogation of file lists and some physical file examination
- Redacting and declassifying sensitive information
- Cataloguing information selected for transfer to TNA

**Skills and Experience**
- The ability to make sound professional decisions based on research and the understanding of information-related legislation.
- Analytical skills demonstrating an eye for detail.
- Experience of records handling or management

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,915.00-£27,116.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 284784

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