Archivist

The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Travel support

Job summary

The Bodleian Libraries at University of Oxford invites applications for a Senior Archivist with a strong interest in STEM archives. You will develop and manage STEM collections, support researchers and uphold high standards of access and preservation, while collaborating across teams to promote the archives.

This full-time, fixed-term role for five years is primarily on site with the option to work from home up to one day per week. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• You will have a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in archives and/or records management, or equivalent relevant skills and experience.
• You will have strong archives management skills and knowledge of relevant professional standards and practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver archival projects and manage staff.
• Contribute to leadership, planning and operational management of Archives & Modern Manuscripts.
• Support researchers and ensure high standards of access and preservation.

Skills

People management

Project management

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

Degree in archives/records management

Postgraduate qualification in archives/records management

Job description

An underfill at Grade 7 (£39,424 - £47,779 per annum) will be considered, with amended duties and a 12-month development plan and mentoring put in place for the successful candidate.

About the role

Bodleian Libraries is looking for a Senior Archivist with a strong interest in STEM-related archives to join our Archives & Modern Manuscripts team. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to the development, management and promotion of the Libraries’ archive and manuscript collections, with a particular focus on our STEM holdings. You will develop specialist knowledge of these collections and their research potential, support researchers and other users, and help maintain high standards of collections management and access.

You will also plan and deliver archival projects, manage and develop staff, and help ensure that work is effectively prioritised and delivered to agreed standards and timescales. As a member of the Archives Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the leadership, planning and operational management of Archives & Modern Manuscripts.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for five years. The role is primarily on site, with scope to work from home for up to one day per week.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to lone working involving collections.

About You

You will have a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in archives and/or records management, or equivalent relevant skills and experience, together with strong archives management skills and knowledge of relevant professional standards and practice.

You will have strong knowledge of and/or a demonstrable interest in one or more STEM disciplines and/or their historical development, particularly during the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as an understanding of the legal and ethical issues associated with modern archives. You will be an effective people and project manager, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and strong IT and digital literacy.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family‑friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].