Archives Manager (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster is seeking an Archives Manager to lead the Archives Service and achieve Archive Service Accreditation. The role demands experience in team leadership, a strong understanding of archival standards, and the ability to build partnerships. Key benefits include a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and various employee benefits. Applications close during the week of 6 October 2025.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discount and benefits schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of team leadership is essential.
• A strong understanding of archival standards and principles.
• Ability to develop and sustain high-quality partnerships and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Archives Service and the team to deliver high-quality archival services and achieve Archive Service Accreditation.
• Strategically plan for the future of the service and develop effective partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with archival standards and principles, and manage a busy archive service.

Skills

Team leadership

Understanding of archival standards

Partnership development

Job description

Overview

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Archives Manager.

A number of recent developments in Doncaster have established heritage and culture as a key priority across the city, including the relocation and transformation of Doncaster Archives. We are looking for a professional archivist to become the City Archivist for Doncaster, and lead the team to securing Archive Service Accreditation at a crucial time for the service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Archives Service and the team to deliver high-quality archival services and achieve Archive Service Accreditation.
• Strategically plan for the future of the service and develop effective partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with archival standards and principles, and manage a busy archive service.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of team leadership is essential.
• A strong understanding of archival standards and principles.
• Ability to develop and sustain high-quality partnerships and service development.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be part of a great team and have access to a range of employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, well-being support and development opportunities, staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on benefits is in the attached benefits book.

Application details

Please view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 6 October 2025. Interview date to be confirmed.

Contact

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Amanda Matheson at [e-mail]

How to apply

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.