Northern Ireland Records Researcher - London, United Kingdom - The National Archives

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Salary:

- £29,835
Job grade:


  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Fixed Term
    Length of employment:
  • 12 months
    Business area:
  • TNA
  • Government
  • Public Access and Government Services; Government Services, Strategy and Engagement
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
  • Operational Research
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • London, London (region), TW9 4DUAbout the job

Job summary:


About the role:


Working alongside the Principal Researcher Northern Ireland Records, you will respond to requests in relation to closed and open historical information relating to Troubles-related incidents held by The National Archives.

The role requires an individual with knowledge of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

You must be an individual capable of managing a heavy workload to ensure The National Archives meets its legal obligations under The Victims' Payments Regulations 2020.


About you:


The role requires you to have a good understanding of the Troubles, the ability to carry out research to identify relevant records, analyse content and summarise findings clearly and concisely, with consistency, impartiality and integrity.


You will have good decision making and communication skills, as well as the ability to organise a potentially heavy, sensitive and demanding workload, working to tight deadlines.

Some cases may be complex and/or of a highly personal and sensitive nature, which will require careful handling and escalation.

You will therefore need to be flexible, organised and motivated in your approach to meet the demands of this role.


Job description:


  • Full job description attached (see below)

Person specification:


Join us here in beautiful Kew, just 10 minutes' walk from the Overground and Underground stations, and you can expect an excellent range of benefits.

They include a pension, flexible working and childcare vouchers, as well as discounts with local businesses (e.g. beauty salons and bars). We also offer wellbeing resources (e.g. on-site therapists) and have an on-site gym, cafe, shop and staff bar.

This is a full time post.

However, requests for flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site.


We would particularly like to encourage applicants from backgrounds currently underrepresented in archives, including those who identify as Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT+), from Black, Asian and minority ethnic cultural backgrounds, those who are neurodivergent, and those with hidden or visible disabilities.


How to apply:


SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.

The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances.


Essential criteria:

  • Ability to carry out research to identify relevant records, analyse content of complex documents, and summarise findings clearly and concisely, with consistency, impartiality and integrity.
  • High standard of communication, both written and verbal, evidence of highly developed drafting skills with the ability to produce high quality reports, with mínimal supervision.
  • Strong negotiation skills when dealing with a variety of other government departments regarding the release of information.
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines and ability to work well under pressure, able to prioritise a heavy workload with little supervision.
  • Ability to make decisions, using sound judgement, escalating issues as required.
  • Ability to work independently on own initiative under pressure as well as collaboratively in a team.
  • Excellent IT skills.

Desirable criteria:

  • Knowledge of records relating to Northern Ireland and an understanding of the Troubles, and a higher degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field).
  • Demonstrable knowledge of information rights legislation
  • DPA, UKGDPR, FOIA etc.
  • Experience of assessing information in accordance with information legislation.

Benefits:


  • Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our onsite cafe and opportunities for training and development.
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Selection process details:


Reasonable adjustments:


If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment


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  • See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
  • People working with government assets
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