- Suffolk County Council – 77 Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2AR and The Hold, 131 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1LR - Onsite
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment until 28 Feb 2025 (secondment cover)
- excellent customer service and communication skills
- ability to manage a team
- ability to prioritise and delegate competing tasks
- an understanding of the archive service and its holdings.
Assistant Service Manager - Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom - Suffolk County Council
Description
At Suffolk Archives we are passionate about preserving our county's archival heritage and engaging and encouraging a wide and diverse audience to enjoy using our rich collections of archives and local studies materials.
Your role and responsibilities
Bring your passion for preserving history to an exciting role with Suffolk County Council's Archives service As an Assistant Service Manager, you'll play a vital part in delivering archive services and outreach programs across the county. Based in our Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich locations, you'll support the management of searchroom operations, digitisation projects, community events and more. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in areas like archival research, customer service, staff supervision and project delivery. You'll handle complex enquiries, manage resource planning, develop engaging tours and exhibitions, and drive initiatives to expand access to Suffolk's heritage. With your strong organisational skills and creative flair, you'll ensure effective day-to-day operations while continually enhancing the archives experience for diverse audiences countywide
You will need
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You can view a full list of requirements in the . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Suffolk Archives team is passionate about making our archives more accessible to wide, diverse audiences. We are hardworking, committed, and enthusiastic about the collections in our care.
Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our .