Archive Cataloguer Specialist
4 days ago
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Archive Cataloguer Specialist to join our team at Sja's West. As a key member of our archives department, you will play a crucial role in cataloguing our vast collection to file level, following ISAD(G) standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Catalogue archive collections to file level, ensuring accurate and comprehensive records
- Develop collection authority records, finding aids, and research guides to facilitate access and discovery
- Collaborate with curatorial and learning colleagues to deliver inclusive public outputs, including talks and social media content
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will require:
- A degree in a related academic discipline and a recognized postgraduate qualification
- Demonstrable experience of cataloguing large and complex archive collections to ISAD(G) standard
- Significant knowledge of databases, specialist archive cataloguing systems, and archival collection preservation requirements
- A clear passion for archive collections and experience of contributing to a program of public events
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team of over 1,700 employees and 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning.
You will enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of benefits, including:
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Options to buy and sell holiday
- Free first aid and mental health first aider courses
- Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Flu jab
- Eyecare
- Mental health and wellbeing tools
- Volunteering days
About Us:
Sja's West is a leading charity dedicated to saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career.
With a rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. Join us in making a real difference
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
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