File Processing and Preparation Administrator
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,025 - £26,025 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Alnwick |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. The Defra Group recognises the importance of data and information to achieve this remit.
We have set an ambitious 2030 vision in which data and information will be at the heart of everything we do – delivering our core environmental missions, enabling cross-sector collaboration and building public trust. This vision is achieved through Defra’s first 2030 Data and Information Strategic Roadmap.
To realise our Roadmap ambitions, the Chief Data Office (CDO), within Defra’s Science and Analysis group, offers an opportunity for a File Processing and Preparation Administrator. The post holder will play a critical part in service delivery in support of Defra’s information management obligations under the Public Records Act. You are organised, methodical and have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Working within the Information Appraisal team you are focused on timely delivery, are able to work and get along with people from all backgrounds and embrace a positive, can-do attitude.
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups.
As a Ministerial department Defra is statutorily required by the Public Records Act to have in place a systematic approach to managing its records, and for appraising, identifying and transferring historical public records to The National Archives (TNA) for permanent preservation in line with the 20 Year Rule.
As part of Defra’s Data and Information Lifecycle function, the Information Appraisal team is looking for a File Processing and Preparation Administrator to join the team based at their Lion House office, in Alnwick NE66 2PF.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Information Appraisal team.
Please be aware that manual handling – movement of boxes and files and trolleys - and working at height are key parts of the role.
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