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Senior Archivist
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Job description
Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a new Senior Archivist for Bristol Archives to support management of our service, lead our public offer, and work on partnership projects with diverse communities.
Bristol is a vibrant City with a lively cultural offer, noted for its creativity and quality of life. Bristol Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, and part of Bristol Culture. We care for records spanning ten centuries of the City’s history which is Designated as an Outstanding Collection, as well as archives in the British Empire & Commonwealth Collection.
We are seeking a proactive and flexible individual to lead our team of four searchroom staff, and to contribute to management of Bristol Archives, including deputising for the City Archivist.
You will take forward digital and other developments in our public services, as well as working to raise our profile, and overseeing our programme of events and exhibitions.
Collaboration is key to this post, working with the multi-disciplinary Bristol Culture team, as well as partners within and beyond the public sector, to engage with diverse communities and deliver new work on the collections.
There will also be opportunities to be involved in other collections projects, including digital preservation.
You will need a postgraduate qualification in archive administration (or equivalent) and relevant professional archives experience.
You will also need to work on occasional Saturdays, evenings, and public holidays.
When completing the application form, please demonstrate how you have the abilities, aptitudes and experience detailed in the person specification, giving examples to match each of the criteria.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
