Writing reports and giving advice. Preserving the corporate memory and heritage. There is a good possibility of freelance work as more organisations recognise the value of their own information and the need for external expertise to manage their records. There is little formal training although staff may be sent on external courses to develop specialist skills, such as managing electronic records. Career development Initial promotion will either be within the unit or by moving to a larger operation in another organisation.
Progression often depends on taking management responsibility.
There is a considerable range because of the wide variety of types of organisation which employs records managers and the relative importance given to the role. Working hours and conditions Typically includes mainly 9-5 possibly with some extra hours Office space can be cramped. The work can be strenuous and dirty when handling paper records. Contact with others varies from regular enquiries to solitary computer work. Although most opportunities exist in large towns, and London in particular, more are becoming available in other areas.