Records Administrator (Remote, UK-Based Employer)
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Remote Recruitment is hiring a Records Administrator for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the integrity of a UK company’s records — correctly filed, correctly named, retained for the right period, and findable in seconds.
This suits a methodical person who takes quiet pride in a system that is genuinely accurate, working long term with a UK business from home in South Africa.
Key responsibilities
- File, index, and archive documents to the agreed structure
- Check records for completeness and correct errors
- Apply retention and disposal schedules
- Retrieve records and respond to internal requests
- Maintain logs, registers, and audit trails
- Support data clean-up and migration projects
What you'll need
- Experience in a records, document control, or administrative role
- Comfortable with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or Google Workspace
- Methodical, accurate, and consistent with naming and filing
- Strong written and spoken English
- A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop, and a quiet place to work
Nice to have
- Familiarity with a document management system
- Exposure to data protection or retention policy
- Experience supporting an audit
What's on offer
- 100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
- Working hours of 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday
- Long-term placement with a stable UK employer
- Ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout your placement
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View Company ProfileRemoteRecruitment (operating at remoterecruitment.co) is a recruitment platform engineered for modern hiring needs in remote and hybrid work environments. Founded in an era where traditional office-based recruitment models are evolving, the platform specializes in connecting job seekers with employers who prioritize location-independent talent. Under the hood, RemoteRecruitment leverages advanced search algorithms and AI-driven matching to streamline the hiring process, ensuring that candidates and employers find the best fit efficiently. This allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool while job seekers gain access to opportunities that align with their skills and preferences without geographical constraints. The platform emphasizes flexibility, transparency, and efficiency, catering to both small startups and large enterprises navigating the complexities of remote recruitment.
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