Archive Project Officer: Military Collection & Digitisation

The Tank Museum; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tank Museum in Wareham is seeking an Archive Project Officer on a 2-year contract to oversee the organisation, preservation and cataloguing of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Association collection. The role is on-site and requires working with external stakeholders and internal teams.

You will manage digitisation and access to the collection, supervise an assistant, and contribute to the ongoing archival project within an established team, including potential evening or weekend events.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience in Archiving or a related subject.
• Knowledge of cataloguing processes.
• Knowledge of basic archival preservation principles.
• Experience with archival digitisation.
• Experience with supervising team members and volunteers.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with an inquisitive and proactive attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, to be able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Be able to communicate concise and clear on paper and in person with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Association collection, performing preventive conservation and re-packing to industry standards.
• Make the collection digitally available using Tank Museum practices and Museum Index+ Collection Management System.
• Manage the digitisation process of the collection as part of online accessibility efforts.
• Answer enquiries, both written and oral, for internal and external researchers, liaising with Association representatives regarding external access.
• Supervise the Archive Project Assistant and assist in recruitment.

Skills

Archiving

Cataloguing

Digitisation

Team supervision

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Archiving or related subject

Postgraduate degree in Archival Studies

Job description

The Tank Museum in Wareham is seeking an Archive Project Officer on a 2-year contract to oversee the organisation, preservation and cataloguing of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Association collection. The role is on-site and requires working with external stakeholders and internal teams.

You will manage digitisation and access to the collection, supervise an assistant, and contribute to the ongoing archival project within an established team, including potential evening or weekend events.