Archives Assistant

Diocese of Westminster; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic organization in London seeks a part-time Archives Assistant to manage historic records and support accessibility of the archives. The role requires a keen interest in archives, strong research skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a dedicated team and contribute to preserving the Church's legacy while gaining valuable practical experience in archive management.

Benefits

Salary of £15.69 per hour

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free eye test vouchers

Employer pension contribution (5%)

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• A keen interest in archives and records management.
• Strong research skills and historical awareness.
• Confidence with IT (Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn cataloguing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage historic records and archives.
• Support preservation and accessibility of diocesan archives.
• Catalogue materials and assist researchers.

Skills

Interest in archives and records management

Research skills

Confidence with IT (Microsoft Office)

Job description

About Us

Kensington, London

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes, and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

We are now looking for an Archives Assistant to join us on a part-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £15.69 per hour
• 23 days\' annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Free eye test vouchers + £50 towards glasses
• Access to Reward Gateway discounts
• Employer pension contribution (5%)
• Salary exchange for pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance / Death in Service benefit

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong grasp of archive and record management to join our dedicated team.

In this rewarding role, youll open doors of discovery, bringing hidden narratives to light, and helping ensure the Churchs legacy remains vibrant and accessible.

What\'s more, you will have the chance to work at the heart of the Diocese, bringing warmth and welcome to visitors, passion for history and precision to our archiving activities. On top of this, you will strengthen your expertise and develop specialist archiving skills that will support your growth and enrich your professional journey.

So, if youre looking for a role that supports your archives and record management studies, want to gain further practical experience in a living archive or simply are passionate about history, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Archives Assistant, you will help to manage our historic records and archives, ensuring they remain protected and well managed.

Working alongside the Administrative Archivist, youll support the preservation and accessibility of the diocesan archives, whilst maintaining collections and reading rooms.

Welcoming researchers and assisting them with rare and historic documents, you will catalogue material, support the care of fragile manuscripts, and enable the history of the Church to be shared and celebrated.

About You

To be considered as an Archives Assistant, you will need:

• A keen interest in archives and records management
• Sympathy with the mission and history of the Catholic Church in England
• Strong research skills and historical awareness
• Confidence with IT (Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn cataloguing systems
• A calm, professional, and discreet approach

Closing Date: 26th September 2025.

Interview Date: 6th October 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Archives Officer, Records Assistant, Heritage Collections Assistant, Librarian, Archivist, Library and Archives Assistant, or Archival Support Officer.

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