Archive Assistant

Dr. Martens plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and culturally rich company as an Archive Assistant, where your passion for heritage and storytelling will shine. In this role, you will support the Head of Archive in managing collections and delivering high-quality archive services. With a focus on attention to detail and organization, you will contribute to improving processes and guidelines while engaging with colleagues across the business. Enjoy a vibrant work environment in Camden with great perks, including discounts and private healthcare. If you have a curiosity for brand stories and a customer-focused mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free pair of Docs

65% off all Docs

Buy As You Earn share plan

Private healthcare

Dedicated culture team

2 paid volunteer days per year

Office with roof terrace overlooking the canal

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in record keeping and handling archive materials.
• Experience using databases and Microsoft applications to maintain documentation.
• Interest in heritage and archives with proven ability to manage tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Archive in providing expertise across the business.
• Catalogue and manage physical archive collections.
• Research product and heritage stories to support business initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Organizational skills

Database management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interest in heritage and archives

Education

Experience in library, archive, museum, or heritage setting

Tools

S-collection heritage management system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Dr. Martens is a globally recognisable and culturally influential British brand, with 65 years of rich heritage, rooted in craftmanship. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

THE GIG

Our Company Archive was set up in 2022 and is located at our Camden Head Office. The Archive sits within the Intellectual Property (IP) Legal team and is managed by our Head of Archive. We are now expanding the archive team and are recruiting for the role of Archive Assistant.

We are looking for an archive assistant who will bring enthusiasm for the Dr. Martens brand and has a customer-focused mindset in delivering a high-quality archive service to the business.

Due to the nature of this role it will be primarily based at our Camden office with some opportunity for hybrid working.

As our Archive Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Support the Head of Archive in providing archive and heritage expertise across the business.
• Catalogue, manage, and maintain physical archive collections and the heritage management system (S-collection).
• Research product and heritage stories to support brand and business initiatives.
• Contribute to improving archive processes, guidelines, and standards while staying up to date with industry developments.
• Deliver a high-quality internal archive service and assist in the day-to-day running of archive and heritage operations across multiple sites as part of a small team.
  
  
  

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

Put simply, for this role the key things we’re looking for are:

• A natural curiosity for the Dr. Martens brand with a passion for capturing and sharing its stories and heritage.
• Strong attention to detail in record keeping, handling archive materials, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Highly organised with experience using databases and Microsoft applications (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) to keep information consistent and up to date.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset, able to build strong relationships and engage colleagues with archive insights.
• Interest in heritage and archives, ideally with experience in a library, archive, museum, or heritage setting, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  
  
  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome to the family free pair of Docs
• 65% off all Docs
• Award-winning ‘Buy As You Earn’ Dr. Martens share plan
• Private healthcare
• A dedicated culture team
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Amazing Camden based offices with roof terrace overlooking the canal
  
  
  

Are you ready to fill your boots? Apply now.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.