Senior Records Analyst

GradeC
: £34,890 (National Framework) or £40,746 (London Framework – if you are London office based or home based and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional home working allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home.
Contracted

Hours:

Full-time 37 hours per week or Part-time minimum 22 hours per week. Job-share will be considered.
Contract Type: Fixed term/secondment opportunity until 30 June 2027
Closing date: Thursday 22 January 2026 m

This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Information and Records Management that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As a Senior Records Analyst, you’ll help us manage and protect vital records across our systems including Microsoft 365, legacy systems, and paper, supporting teams to work smarter and meet compliance standards.

Imagine being part of an expert knowledge and information management team, ensuring our information and records are managed well and work for 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.

You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this 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.

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience 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.

If 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 Description. If you’d like an informal chat about the role contact – Sarah Phillips - Knowledge & Information Management (KIM) Manager;  For general enquiries, please email

We offer 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.

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