Archives Assistant

WEBRECRUIT; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A faith-based charity in London is seeking an Archives Assistant for a part-time, permanent role. You will manage historic records, assist researchers, and support the preservation of archives. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in archives and records management, combined with excellent research skills and professionalism. This opportunity offers a salary of £15.69 per hour and various benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Salary of £15.69 per hour

23 days' annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

Free eye test vouchers + £50 towards glasses

Employer pension contribution (5%)

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance / Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Keen interest in archives and records management.
• Strong research skills and historical awareness.
• Confidence with IT and willingness to learn cataloguing systems.
• Calm, professional, and discreet approach.

Responsibilities

• Help manage historic records and archives.
• Support preservation and accessibility of archives.
• Assist researchers with rare and historic documents.
• Catalogue material and care for fragile manuscripts.

Skills

Interest in archives and records management

Strong research skills

IT confidence (Microsoft Office)

Calm and professional approach

Job description

Archives Assistant, London

The Organisation

Our client is a faith-based charity. They seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society. They are now looking for an Archives Assistant to join them 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 client’s dedicated team.

In this rewarding role, you’ll open doors of discovery, bringing hidden narratives to light, and helping ensure the organisation’s legacy remains vibrant and accessible.

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 you’re 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 historic records and archives, ensuring they remain protected and well managed.

Working alongside the Administrative Archivist, you’ll support the preservation and accessibility of 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 organisation 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
• 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: 26 September 2025.

Interview Date: 6 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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