Archive & Collections Lead — Desk & Preservation

Jdr Recruitment; Belfast City District; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JDR Recruitment is seeking an Archive & Collections Officer for PRONI in Belfast. The role leads the Document Production and Issue Desk, supporting public and internal access to archival collections and contributing to collections management and preservation.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day operations, advise on document ordering, assess material for access, ensure proper handling, and support data-quality and preservation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a second-class Honours Degree in any discipline.
• AND either a recognised postgraduate qualification in archives or records/information management (Diploma/MA in Archive Administration or Records Management);
• OR at least 1 year's experience applying archival and records/information management principles, policies and practices.

Responsabilités

• Lead the day-to-day Document Production and Issue Desk service.
• Advise visitors and colleagues on document ordering, special permissions and bulk access.
• Assess archival material for production and determine suitability for access.
• Ensure appropriate handling and preservation requirements are followed.
• Support collections management and data-quality projects.
• Maintain accurate collections information.
• Produce statistics and management information.
• Support rehousing and preservation initiatives.
• Manage preservation and operational supplies.
• Oversee Issue Desk cash handling, banking and financial records.
• Allocate work, support staff and assist with training.

Formation

Second-class Honours Degree in any discipline

Postgraduate qualification in archives or records/information management

Description du poste

JDR Recruitment is seeking an Archive & Collections Officer for PRONI in Belfast. The role leads the Document Production and Issue Desk, supporting public and internal access to archival collections and contributing to collections management and preservation.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day operations, advise on document ordering, assess material for access, ensure proper handling, and support data-quality and preservation initiatives.