Archives Assistant

Eton College; Windsor; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Eton College offers a Trainee Archives Assistant position aimed at providing essential experience in archive management. This two-year fixed-term role will include extensive training and responsibilities in various archival duties, suited for those seeking to further their studies or enter the field of archives. The successful candidate will work closely with the College Archives and engage in outreach activities while receiving comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Role suitable for candidates wishing to work while completing postgraduate studies.
• Full training will be provided in archive management principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cataloguing, enquiry and outreach work.
• Participate in visits to other repositories and in events run by relevant associations.

Skills

Archive management

Palaeography

Conservation techniques

Outreach work

Education

Postgraduate archive training course or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Archives Assistant

Eton College was founded in 1440 but records relating to the lands with which it was endowed date back to the 11th century. The archives are mainly concerned with administrative matters until the mid-19th century when records relating to the school become increasingly dominant.

Eton College seeks to recruit an Archives Assistant to support the work of the College Archives. This is a two-year, fixed-term contract to September 2027. This role is intended to offer the necessary experience prior to undertaking a postgraduate archive training course or equivalent, but the role would also be suitable for a candidate wishing to work whilst completing their postgraduate studies via one of the distance learning courses.

You will be introduced to the basic principles of archive management, including appraisal and arrangement, palaeography, basic conservation/preservation techniques, and outreach work such as exhibitions. All relevant training will be given, and the main responsibilities of the post will be to assist with cataloguing, enquiry and outreach work. The successful applicant will also participate in visits to other repositories and in events run by the ARA and the School Archives and Records Association. The main responsibilities of the post will be to assist with cataloguing, enquiry and outreach work.

Please see the job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Includes occasional evening and Saturday work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Salary: £25,903

Contract: Fixed term to September 2027

Start date: 1st September 2025 or as soon thereafter subject to satisfactory recruitment checks

Closing date for applications: 15th June at noon

Interviews: Week commencing 30th June 2025

For an informal discussion about the post please contact [e-mail], or phone [phone]

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.