Digitisation & Records Clerk

Digitisation & Records Clerk

Salary: £26,403 - £26,824

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

We’re looking for an organised

Digitisation & Records Clerk to support the storage, digitisation and management of Council records. This role is office based at specific sites in Carlisle, working with paper records, so there is no opportunity for working from home or at other Council sites.

Key Duties

• Manage storage, retrieval and tracking of files
• Maintain accurate record lists and datasets
• Support secure handling and confidentiality of information
• Assist with appraisal, archiving and disposal of records
• Prepare and scan documents, checking for accuracy and ensuring high-quality digital outputs
• Manual handling of large amounts of boxes on a regular basis, including on and off shelves, and working from height in record stores
• Moving boxes between Council sites on a van

About You

Detail-focused, reliable, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion, demonstrating strong organisational skills and a proactive approach. Able to undertake regular manual handling duties, including lifting and moving a high volume of boxes.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sarah Coombs by email at ***email_hidden***

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [email protected]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 22nd June 2026
• Interview date:13th and 14th July 2026

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at [email protected].

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council