Curatorial Archivist Position

13 hours ago


Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time
Job Title: Curatorial Archivist

We are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team at the BFI National Archive. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the archive.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive and assess acquisition offers, in consultation with curators, as necessary.
  • Document acquired materials and identify any conservation and collections management work required.
  • Undertake identification, accessioning, and documentation of materials at collection and/or item level.
  • Catalogue items within the archive to agreed standards using Adlib collections management software.
Requirements:
  • Minimum GCSE or equivalent Maths and English qualification.
  • Good general knowledge of British moving image history and familiarity with UK film and TV industries.
  • Qualification in archiving or library/information or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of cataloguing standards.
  • Excellent knowledge of the use of automated archive systems, spreadsheets, and information databases for documentation and collections management.

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.



  • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Job Title: Curatorial ArchivistWe are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team at the BFI National Archive. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the archive.Key Responsibilities:Selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the BFI National...


  • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Job Title: Curatorial ArchivistWe are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team at the BFI National Archive. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the archive.Key Responsibilities:Selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the BFI National...


  • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Job Title: Curatorial ArchivistWe are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team at the BFI National Archive. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the archive.Key Responsibilities:Receive and assess acquisition offers, in consultation with curators, as...


  • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Job Title: Curatorial ArchivistWe are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team at the BFI National Archive. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials on offer to the archive.Key Responsibilities:Receive and assess acquisition offers, in consultation with curators, as...


  • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Position Title: Curatorial Archivist We are seeking a dedicated Curatorial Archivist to join our vibrant Curatorial team for a designated timeframe. The Curatorial Archivist will be instrumental in overseeing collections, collaborating closely with curators and the collections management unit to ensure effective coordination. Key Responsibilities: Selecting,...

  • Curatorial Archivist

    2 weeks ago


    Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team on a fixed-term basis. As a key member of our Curatorial team, you will play a crucial role in the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials for the BFI National Archive.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement effective strategies for the acquisition and disposal of...

  • Curatorial Archivist

    2 weeks ago


    Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team on a fixed-term basis. As a key member of our Curatorial team, you will play a crucial role in the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials for the BFI National Archive.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement effective strategies for the acquisition and disposal of...

  • Archivist and Curator

    2 weeks ago


    Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Curatorial Archivist RoleWe are seeking a skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team on a fixed-term basis until 30 November 2023.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials offered to the BFI National Archive.Assess acquisition offers in consultation with curators, document acquired materials, and identify...

  • Archivist and Curator

    2 weeks ago


    Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Curatorial Archivist RoleWe are seeking a skilled Curatorial Archivist to join our team on a fixed-term basis until 30 November 2023.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the selection, acquisition, and disposal of materials offered to the BFI National Archive.Assess acquisition offers in consultation with curators, document acquired materials, and identify...


  • Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Position Title: Curatorial Archivist We are seeking a talented Curatorial Archivist to join our vibrant Curatorial team for a designated period. The Curatorial Archivist will be instrumental in overseeing collections, collaborating closely with curators and the collections management team to ensure effective coordination. Key Responsibilities: Selection,...

  • Collections Manager

    1 month ago


    Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Position Title: Curatorial Archivist We are seeking a dedicated Curatorial Archivist to join our innovative Curatorial team for a designated period. The Curatorial Archivist will be instrumental in overseeing collections, collaborating closely with curators and the collections management team to ensure effective coordination. Key Responsibilities: Selection,...

  • Curatorial Archivist

    4 months ago


    Berkhamsted, United Kingdom BFI Full time

    Curatorial Archivist Job description Fixed Term Contract: until 30 November 2023 We are seeking a Curatorial Archivist to join the Curatorial team on a fixed term basis until 30 November 2023. The curatorial archivists focus on key areas of collections management while bringing core curatorial knowledge to their work. Working closely with curators...