Archivist

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust; Stratford-upon-Avon; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual leave 23 days pro rata

Bank holidays 8 days

Pension

Descrizione del lavoro

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a full-time Archivist to join the Collections department, with part-time consideration. You will manage cataloguing, preservation and development of the archive collections, ensuring access for researchers, visitors and online audiences both on site and remotely.

Reporting to the Collections Manager, you will work with the Cataloguing Archivist and Curatorial team to support digitisation, data protection compliance, and adherence

Competenze

• Qualified Archivist with practical cataloguing experience.

Mansioni

• Ensure accessibility, documentation and preservation of international archive collections.
• Support preservation, cataloguing and development; create high-quality records and finding aids for researchers, visitors and online audiences.
• Collaborate with Collections Manager, Cataloguing Archivist and Curatorial team on collections development and digitisation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, data protection and archival legislation.
• Support reader and enquiry services and provide access to on-site and remote audiences.

Conoscenze

Research and analytical skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork / collaborative work

Public engagement

Formazione

Degree level education

Postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management

Strumenti

Qi archive management software

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (SBT) is looking for a full-time Archivist to join the Collections department. We will consider applications for employment on a part-time basis, despite the position being advertised as full-time.

SBT cares for over one million museum, library and archive items in Shakespeare’s town of Stratford-upon-Avon. The collections encompassing archives, manuscripts, rare books, photographs, performance histories and documentary records that illuminate the life, works and enduring legacy of William Shakespeare, alongside the history of Stratford-upon-Avon and its global cultural influence.

In this role, you will help ensure these internationally important archive collections are accessible, documented and preserved for future generations. Working across a diverse range of material, you will support the preservation, cataloguing and development, creating high-quality records and finding aids that enable researchers, visitors and online audiences engage with our collections.

You will report to the Collections Manager and work closely with the Cataloguing Archivist and wider Curatorial team to contribute to collections development, digitisation initiatives, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation including copyright and data protection requirements. You will also play an important role in supporting reader and enquiry services and provide joined-up access to SBT’s archive, library and museum collections both on site and remotely.

To be successful in this role you will be a qualified Archivist with practical experience of cataloguing archive collections. You will have a sound knowledge of archival descriptive standards and be highly computer literate, including experience of archive collections management software and digital discovery tools. You will possess strong research, analytical and written communication skills. You will demonstrate close attention to detail and be manage complex workloads while maintaining accurate documentation and achieving project deadlines.

You will become a key member of our interdisciplinary team comprising archive, library and museum professionals. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to collections research, exhibitions, learning activities, digital engagement and public programmes that bring the SBT’s remarkable collections to life. Above all, you will share our commitment to increasing public access to, understanding of and engagement with SBT's collections, ensuring they continue to inspire audiences locally, nationally and internationally.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 November 2026, and interviews will take place on Tuesday 8 December 2026 in-person in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce.

• Degree level education
• Postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management or equivalent experience in a heritage environment or Record’s Office
• Experience in and understanding of the requirements of archival practice, including cataloguing, accessioning, appraisal, preservation management, conservation and handling of archival materials, and legislative compliance
• Familiarity with UK and International record-keeping legislation and archive standards (copyright, data protection, intellectual property, freedom of information, ISAD(G), ISAAR(CPF) v.2, BS5454)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and archive cataloguing software or collections management systems, preferably Qi.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders and colleagues across all levels of the organisation
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to assimilate new information and to solve problems
• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to interact with public audiences and visitors
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team
• Willingness to develop expertise on the subject areas covered by the SBT collection
• Ability to carry out any other tasks as necessary as directed by the Collections Manager, Assistant Director of Museum Engagement, and/or Creative Director

• annual leave 23 days pro rata, 8 Bank Holidays, pension