DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTIY SERVICES

Records Manager

Based at Library Headquarters, Haddington

£24,888- £30,060 pa (pay award pending)

East Lothian Council wishes to recruit a Records Manager to take on the challenges of modern records management, to lead the development of public archive services and to develop procedures for the implementation of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and Data Protection Act.

You will have an excellent knowledge of public service procedures and emerging issues in archives and information management, experience of leading and motivating staff, and you will be able to demonstrate considerable skills in communication and advocacy.

You must be educated to degree level or equivalent with a qualification in Records Management and/or archives administration. Registration with the Society of Archivists is essential and you will require a minimum of 3 years experience of professional records and/or archives management. Ref: 2429CMS.

It is anticipated that interviews for the above post will be held week commencing Monday 13 April 2004.

Application packs are available from the Personnel Services Division, East Lothian Council, John Muir House, Haddington, EH41 3HA, Tel 01620 827825 (24 hour answering service), to be returned by 12 noon on Monday 29 March 2004.