Archivist

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Quakers Remote Work Freelance Full time

Archivist - Library of the Religious Society of Friends

Salary: £40,261 per annum

Contract: Full time; two-year fixed term

Hours: 35 hours per week; hours can be worked flexibly

Location: Based at Friends House, London, NW1. London-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

We are looking for an Archivist to play a key role in developing and managing our collections.

The Archivist will be responsible for all aspects of archives management, including accessioning, cataloguing, collections care, and digital preservation. You will survey backlogs of archives awaiting appraisal and cataloguing and support forward-planning to address legacy collections management issues. You will also provide support for records management and data protection when required.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a recognised qualification in archives and records management. You will be enthusiastic and creative, with good communication skills and a positive approach to embedding best practice. You will also be comfortable both collaborating with a wider team and working on your own initiative. You will be able to take a holistic approach, analysing the collections at scale while also demonstrating close attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact and to help shape the archives and records management of a national charity with a rich history.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For further details and to apply, please go to our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 1 July 2024

Interviews: Held at Friends House, London, on Thursday 11 July 2024

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all of its employment practices.


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