Archivist for Arts and Heritage

4 weeks ago


Charing Cross, United Kingdom The RSA Full time

About the Role

At The RSA, we are seeking a highly skilled Archivist to manage our extensive Archive, housed in RSA House. This is a unique opportunity to lead the professional management and care of our heritage collection, comprising hundreds of unique pieces from medals to paintings.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an Archivist, with expertise in cataloguing archive collections, managing digitisation programs, and knowledge of loaning processes and partnerships.

We offer a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a range of benefits, including 29 days holiday, additional wellbeing allowance, and free fellowship throughout employment.

About You

  • Proven experience as an Archivist.
  • Archives and Records Association (ARA) recognised qualification or equivalent.
  • Strong IT skills and good communication skills.
  • Good working knowledge of the Data Protection Act and copyright issues.

About Us

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact since 1754. Our mission is to enable people, places, and the planet to flourish in harmony. We invite you to be part of this change and join our community of changemakers.



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