Records Analyst – Public Inquiries
Employer: Care Quality Commission
Location: Home-based OR office-based
Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Salary: £34,890 (National) or £40,746 (London)
Closing date: Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 11.59pm
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Make a differenceEvery role at CQC contributes to our mission, If you’re looking for a new role in Public Inquiries that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, then you’ve found it! As a Records Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accurate and transparent evidence disclosure for major public inquiries, helping CQC uphold accountability and trust.
Picture thisImagine being part of a team that ensures the integrity of records for high-profile inquiries that shape the future of health and care. Your work will directly support transparency and public confidence. As a Records Analyst in Public Inquiries, you might get the chance to:Work on secure e-discovery projects, ensuring timely and accurate document disclosure.
Lead improvements in CQC’s records lifecycle management to meet GDPR and Public Inquiry requirements.
The roleYou’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:
Manage records: Oversee retention, disclosure, and lifecycle processes for inquiries and investigations.
Provide expert guidance: Advise teams across CQC on records management and compliance with information legislation.
Enable secure data sharing: Support e-discovery and facilitate the transfer of sensitive documents to inquiry platforms
Show usWe will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:
Experience delivering records management or compliance projects, including retention and disclosure processes.
Strong knowledge of information legislation (e.g., GDPR, FOI) and how it applies to records management in a public sector setting.
Ability to present complex technical or legislative information in clear, accessible formats for diverse audiences.
Compliance
To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Next steps
If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.
You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description
We encourage potential applicants to reach out for a chat if they have any questions about the role or are unsure about the role and/ or if they meet the criteria.
The Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
Training and development opportunities.
Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!
Please see our benefits page for the full list.
Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.
We welcome applications from everyone, and colleagues can find support and community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:
Age
Sex
Gender identity or expression
Sexual orientation
Religion or belief
Ethnicity
Disability
Values and visionWe are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity – doing the right thing.
Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.
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