Archivist - 6 Weeks - London, United Kingdom - Sue Hill Recruitment

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Archivist

London

£17.48 per hour

36.5 hours per week

To start 19th September 2023

6 week contract

About the company


We are presently recruiting for an Archivist for our Higher Education client to provide cover for 6 weeks, starting Tuesday 19th September 2023.

This is a full time position working 36.5 hours a week and you will be appraising, sorting and listing the archive of Anthony Lester, Baron Lester of Herne Hill to create an online catalogue for the collection.


Main responsibilities:


  • Appraise the collection using existing lists as a guide
  • Create an ISAD(G) compliant catalogue for the collection
  • Repackage the collection
  • Arrange disposal of appraised material
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • Process the collection for transfer to offsite storage
  • Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager, the Directors, senior staff acting as Duty Officer or the Pro-ViceProvost.
  • The post holder will support and advance equality, diversity and inclusion ambitions.
  • The post holder will maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety Regulations and will be required to undertake Fire Marshal duties, after appropriate training.

Why you will be hired

  • Recognised qualification in archive administration
  • Experience of appraising archive collections
  • Experience of creating archive catalogues in compliance with ISAD(G)
  • Experience of using archive cataloguing software, e.g. CALM
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and oral
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Committed to providing a responsive and helpful service
  • Documenting and sharing solutions
  • Creating and supporting simple and consistent work processes

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 6 weeks


Salary:
£17.48 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Are you available to start in September for 6 weeks?

Licence/Certification:

  • Archive Qualification (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2023


Reference ID:

DR
Expected start date: 19/09/2023
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