Archives Services Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stoke-on-Trent City Council as an Archives Services Manager to lead the operation of the City Archives. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance access to historical records and promote their educational value. With a £5m redevelopment underway, you'll play a key role in preserving and celebrating local history. The council values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing archives services.
• Ability to enhance access to historical records.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Stoke-on-Trent City Archives.
• Shape the future of the archives service.

Skills

Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Directorate: Chief Executive's

Section: Strategy, Economy and Communications

Grade: Level 10

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476

Hours: 37

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

It is an exciting time to join Stoke-on-Trent City Council (SOTCC) as we look to reimagine our Museum and Archives Service with a £5m redevelopment currently underway at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery (PMAG) funded through Arts Council England and the £1.7m relocation of the City Archives Service to the museum in 2024 ensuring the city’s cultural offer is further enhanced for our visitors.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Archives Services Manager to manage the day-to-day operation of Stoke-on-Trent City Archives within the policy framework established by the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Joint Archive Committee, and the operating procedures of Stoke on Trent City Council.

As the Archives Services Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our archives service, enhancing access to historical records and promoting their educational and cultural value.

This role offers a fantastic platform to make a real difference in how our local history is preserved, shared, and celebrated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [e-mail] or call us on 01782 238189.