Surveying Officer for National Railway Archives

1 week ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Science Museum Group Full time

About the Opportunity

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Surveying Officer to join our team at the Science Museum Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting a survey of records of the modern railway industry as held by current rail franchises across England, Wales, and Scotland.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Railway Heritage Designation Advisory Board (RHDAB) to identify and survey records held by rail franchises and make recommendations for designation. You will also undertake outreach work associated with the project, communicating and advocating for the project to a wide range of stakeholders.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) role on a fixed-term contract for one year. The salary for this position is approximately £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct a physical survey of records held including providing advice, guidance, and recommendations to companies in scope regarding designated records.
  • Communicate and advocate for the project to a wide range of stakeholders raising the profile of rail industry archives generally.
  • Work closely with the RHDAB and the rail industry to identify and survey the records held by rail franchises and make recommendations for designation.

Requirements

  • Relevant experience with archives or records management.
  • Awareness or experience of digital archiving, digital preservation, or managing digital archives.
  • Ability to build relationships and advocate for the preservation of railway records.

Benefits

  • Support with personal and professional development.
  • 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Enhanced contributory pension.
  • Unmind App and other wellbeing support.


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