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Some time ago I provided this summary for the list of what I've had to do as a records manager in 3 separate organisations over the past 5 years (I've just added a few more), showing how we lurch from high level policy making to chucking cartons around in a basement): Do records audits Draft an information security policy Draft an information security classification scheme Draft a business continuity policy Draft an e-mail management policy Draft a corporate information risk register Draft an e-records management strategy Draft a paper records management policy Draft a scanning evaluation strategy Draft a workbook for DISC BIP 008 compliance Draft local and corporate standards for implementing EDRMS Evaluate various EDRMS Draft guidance notes on relevant legislation Provide guidance on migration Provide guidance on digitisation Provide guidance on microfilming Provide costing for equipment for records stores Physically clear out a paper records store Draft guidelines on standards for records stores Provide guidance on budgeting for future expansion of paper records, e-records, e-mail etc Provide guidance on health and safety Provide guidance on H R issues and DPA Assist in FOI/DPA enquiries Assist in preparing a publication scheme Carry out induction training Run workshops on group folder management Run workshops on mailbox management Carry out training on compliance and r/m Manage the management of group folders (ownership, access, rationalisation) Prepare publicity material Provide guidance for Finance on projected costs for everything under the sun Provide guidance for Facilities on projected costs for everything under the sun Create a corporate file plan Create a corporate records disposal schedule Draft business unit specific disposal schedules Undertake 3 externally funded projects on current r/m procedures and policies Advise staff on an ad hoc basis about everything else you can think of. I think the above shows how we get landed with whatever is urgent/fashionable at the time - not that I'm complaining as we desperately need to justify/market what we do, not just to keep our grading but to keep our jobs, period. Perhaps I should add this to the list as the biggest time-consumer of all.... Justifying my existence. Clare Clare Cowling Records Manager Solicitors Regulation Authority Ipsley Court Berrington Close Redditch B98 0TD Ph: direct line 01527 512926 Internal extension: 3996 Mobile 07816 929734 Fax: 0152 7883285 email [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: The UK Records Management mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kirkup,Stewart (Cultural & Community Services) Sent: 04 August 2008 15:55 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Records Management Job Evaluation in Local Government I think this links in well with the recent discussions around how successful the profession is at selling itself and the business benefits it can provide. Only when we can fully show these benefits will our job evaluations reflect what we a truly worth... Another challenge we face in job evaluations and comparisons is the disparate responsibilities different Records Managers have, some have DPA/FOI, some don't. Some have EDRMS, some don't. Some have a Hard Copy records centre, some don't... the list goes on, so does a generic records manager role exist? Stewart Kirkup Derbyshire CC -----Original Message----- From: The UK Records Management mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Darbyshire , Michelle Sent: 04 August 2008 15:41 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Records Management Job Evaluation in Local Government Dear All, Following on from the responses I had a few months ago asking about salaries and the results of my own job evaluation exercise I agree with Brian in that we should present a united front one this. As Records Managers we are not appreciated for the responsibilities that we hold i.e. compliance with statutory legislation. I am appalled at the significant decreases that are coming out of these evaluations particularly when compared with the Private Sector. It is about time that Records Managers should be recognised for the professionals that they are!!! Regards Michelle Please think before you print! Michelle Darbyshire Records Manager BMBC Unit 1 Shortwood Court Shortwood Business Park Hoyland S74 9LH Tel: 01226 787970 Ex: 6970 Mobile: 07786525438 Fax: 01226 746019 Email: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: The UK Records Management mailing list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bryan Parker Sent: 04 August 2008 15:23 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Records Management Job Evaluation in Local Government What do you think our profession is worth in Local Government? Many Local Government Authorities have or are currently going through a job evaluation process and it appears, from initial discussions with my colleagues, that our profession - Records Management, is coming out of this with lowered grades and salaries, causing upset and dissatisfaction amongst our members. I am asking the community to band together on this and ensure our profession is treated fairly in the Local Government job evaluation process. I will be sending my information to the RMS (Records Management Society) in the hope that they will take the lead in ensuring a co-ordinated approach to establishing our worth for the job we do in Local Government. Please feel free to send me your experiences and/or thoughts on this (offline) and I also welcome a discussion on line if appropriate, and I will ensure the information is passed on to the RMS to help enlighten those who appear to be downgrading the valuable job we do. We need to show a common front at this time. 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